Definition of "worsening" []

• Present participle of worsen. (verb)
• A worse situation; an aggravation (noun)

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• "The keepers of the "Doomsday Clock" plan to move its hands forward next Wednesday to reflect what they call worsening nuclear and climate threats to the world."
• "Happening right now, the International Red Cross preparing to beef up relief efforts for what it calls a worsening disaster for millions of Iraqis."
• "That's why we report to you about what we call worsening sectarian violence."