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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 refuse to give or keep back something

To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.

to confine or enclose someone against their will

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

to separate or remove something from something else

to ask a question; to express doubt about something