8
go from bad to worse(expression, condition, worsening)
7
deteriorate(verb, condition, worsening)
7
get worse(condition, worsening, expression)
5
grow worse(condition, worsening, verb)
3
take a step for the worse(expression, condition, worsening)
3
take a turn for the worse(expression, condition, worsening)
3
worsen(verb, condition, worsening)
2
become rotten(verb, expression, condition, worsening)
1
ache(noun, verb, health, illness)
1
ail(noun, verb, health, illness)
1
be down with(expression, health, illness)
1
be negatively affected(expression, condition, worsening)
1
be taken bad(health, illness, verb)
1
be taken ilium(verb, health, illness)
1
be taken ill(health, illness, verb)
1
be taken ill with(verb, health, illness)
1
be taken sick(verb, health, illness)
1
become ill(health, illness, verb)
1
become sick(verb, health, illness)
1
begin to ache(health, illness, verb)
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