verschlimmern

verb
  1. To make a situation, condition, or problem worse or more severe; to deteriorate or exacerbate. verb
    The new policy only served to verschlimmern the economic crisis.
    Ignoring the symptoms can verschlimmern the patient's health.
  2. To intensify or aggravate an emotional or mental state, such as pain, suffering, or distress. verb
    His harsh words verschlimmerte her feelings of sadness.
    The ongoing conflict verschlimmerte the community's sense of insecurity.