(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
If a bad situation ~s or if something ~s it, it becomes more difficult, unpleasant, or unacceptable.
The security forces had to intervene to prevent the situation ~ing...
These options would actually ~ the economy and add to the deficit...
They remain stranded in freezing weather and rapidly ~ing conditions.
? improve
VERB: V, V n, V-ing