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Answer for the clue "Changing something with the result that it becomes worse ", 9 letters:
worsening

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A worse situation; an aggravation vb. (present participle of worsen English)

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adj. changing for the worse; "worried by the worsening storm" [ant: bettering ] n. process of changing to an inferior state [syn: deterioration , decline in quality , declension ] changing something with the result that it becomes worse

Usage examples of worsening.

A sudden worsening of his financial fortunes, so he can no longer pay the rent?

They were a ragged bunch, having spent some weeks fleeing northwards into the worsening weather.