Opposite of present participle for to perform an act that ensures success or victory
“Tim had a chance to ice the game in the dying seconds, but he would flub his shot.”
Opposite of present participle for to maintain one's household
“It only takes a few days for me to mess up my apartment.”
(contribute to) Opposite of present participle for to cause or help bring about
“The president believed that high taxes would hinder a rise in employment.”
Opposite of present participle for to contribute in some way to
“The wrong colors will certainly worsen the room's dullness.”
Opposite of present participle for to shape or form a given material
“The apprentice baker would butcher the dough with his unskilled hands.”
Opposite of present participle for to improve through the addition of features
“Adding too many widgets to our interface will only worsen our software.”
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