Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to change for the worse
idiomatic expression
/təʊ tʃeɪndʒ fɔr ðə wɜrs/
Definition
To undergo a decline in quality, condition, or situation.
Examples
- After the company moved its headquarters, the work environment began to change for the worse.
- His health took a turn to change for the worse after the accident.
- The community’s safety changed for the worse due to recent events.
Meaning
This phrase describes a transformation or alteration where something deteriorates or becomes less desirable.
Synonyms
- deteriorate
- decline
- worsen
- degrade
- degenerate
