Backward and Worsening

Backward

Backward adjective - Directed, turned, or done toward the back.

Worsening and backward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worsening" instead an adjective "Backward".

Worsening

Worsening adjective - Changing for the worse.

Backward and worsening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backward" instead an adjective "Worsening".

Nearby Words: worsen, worsened, worse
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