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Make matters worse

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.
"His resentful attitude only made matters worse during the custody proceedings."

Synonyms

do more harm than goodadd insult to injuryconfoundmess upgoof upstuff upoutblunderrub salt in someone's woundsscrew upmuck upmisaltermove the problem
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