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

(idiomatic) To start to become worse; to worsen.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of make matters worse

simple past tense and past participle of make matters worse

present participle of make matters worse

That is or would be even worse.

Misspelling of worst case scenario.

Alternative form of worst comes to worst

(+object) Used to indicate that an unfortunate event, outcome, etc. is of the subject's own doing; and that the speaker feels no great concern for it.

The medical treatment for an illness produces a worse net result than the illness does (or threatens a non-negligible risk of doing so), especially via adverse effects.