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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deteriorator aggravator intensifier exacerbatator worsenator decliner deteriorator spoiler marred vandal destroyer ruiner impairer damager harmer injurer abaser debaser degrader detractor detractor disparager belittler minimizer lessener diminisher reducer curtailer constrictor straitener tightener squeezer compressor compactor congestor clogger blocker obstructer impedier hinderer retarder delayer postponer suspensioner interrupter disruptor disturber troubler annoyer irriter vexer displeaser dissatisfier discontenter unhappyer saddener depressor dejector despondizer

    Meaning of Worsener

    The word "worsener" refers to a person or thing that makes something worse or more severe, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.

    Definitions

    • A worsener is an agent that exacerbates or aggravates a situation, condition, or problem, as defined by Merriam-Webster.
    • The term "worsener" can also describe a factor or element that contributes to the deterioration or decline of something, as stated by Cambridge Dictionary.

    Example Uses

    • The air pollution in the city is a worsener of respiratory problems, making it difficult for people to breathe.
    • The company's financial troubles were made worse by the worsener of poor management decisions.
    • The new policy has been a worsener of the already strained relationship between the two countries.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    alleviator reliever mitigator improver enhancer betterer reformer restorer reviver revamper renewer regenerator revitalizer booster lifter raiser elevator promoter advancer furtherer helper assister supporter sustainer maintainer preserver conservator protector defender keeper saver rescuer liberator freer emancipator

    Related Nouns

    deterioration decline downfall decay corruption degeneration spoilage damage harm injury impairment mar blemish flaw defect fault weakness vulnerability fragility susceptibility proneness tendency inclination disposition propensity worsening exacerbation aggravation intensification

    Related Verbs

    worsen deteriorate decline spoil mar damage harm injure impair abase debase degrade detract disparage belittle minimize lessen diminish reduce curtail constrict straiten tighten squeeze compress compact congest clog block obstruct impede hinder retard delay postpone suspend interrupt disrupt disturb trouble annoy irritate vex displease dissatisfy discontent sadden depress deject despond

    Related Adjectives

    bad worse worst poor inferior defective faulty flawed imperfect inadequate insufficient ineffective inefficient harmful injurious damaging detrimental deleterious pernicious malignant malicious malevolent vicious cruel brutal harsh severe rough tough difficult challenging troublesome problematic vexing irritating annoying displeasing unsatisfying discontenting sad depressing dejecting despondent