Usually means: Intensify problems or negative situation.
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  1. make matters worse: Merriam-Webster
  2. make matters worse: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  3. make matters worse: Wiktionary

Definitions from Wiktionary (make matters worse)

verb:  (idiomatic) To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.

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