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worsen

verb

ˈwɜːrsən

Meaning

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

to become or make something worse

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

The weather conditions continued to worsen.

deteriorate, decline, degenerate, aggravate, exacerbate, intensify, degrade

Entry 1

deteriorate, decline, degenerate, aggravate, exacerbate, intensify

Entry 2

deteriorate, decline, aggravate, degrade

improve, enhance, better, ameliorate, upgrade, progress

Entry 1

improve, enhance, better, ameliorate, upgrade, progress

Entry 2

improve, better, enhance, ameliorate

worsen conditions, worsen the situation, symptoms worsen, gradually worsen

to escape from or avoid something, especially in a skillful or clever way

To connect or link together; to become a member of a group.

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.