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make mat·ter·s worse

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  1. make matters worseverb

    To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of make matters worse in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of make matters worse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of make matters worse in a Sentence

  1. Tom Madders:

    Young people today face huge pressures, from school stress and worries about future job and housing prospects, to the 24/7 world of social media which can exacerbate anxieties about body image or living the' perfect lifestyle,' to make matters worse, when young people take the brave step to reach out for help, it's far too difficult to get support.

  2. Katie Hobbs:

    There's no doubt in my mind that this draconian 1901 law will have dire consequences on the health and well-being of Arizona Superior Court women and their families, this cruel law effectively outlaws abortion in Arizona — with no exceptions for rape or incest — and risks women's fundamental freedom to make their own health care decisions. ... To make matters worse, this law mandates jail time for abortion providers. Medical professionals will now be forced to think twice and call their lawyer before providing patients with oftentimes necessary, lifesaving care.

  3. Jeremy Blackburn:

    Prices are already predicted to rise in the next Parliament and this is only likely to make matters worse.

  4. Marianne Macdonald:

    These cows should never have been at sea. To make matters worse they're likely all pregnant, this is a real crisis, and our thoughts are with the families of the 43 crew who are missing with the ship. But questions remain, including why this trade is allowed to continue.

  5. Will Smith:

    And to make matters worse, during shooting I fell in love with Stockard Channing.

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