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   Wors·en

   /ˈwərs(ə)n/

   

   verb

   • 1. make or become worse: "her condition worsened on the flight" Similar aggravateexacerbatemake worsecompoundadd tointensifyincreasemagnifyheighteninflameaugmentinformal:add fuel to the fire/flamesput salt on the wounddeterioratedegeneratedeclineget/grow/become worsetake a turn for the worseweakensinkslipslideslumpfall offebbwanelapseregressretrogressinformal:go downhillgo to potgo to the dogsgo down the toiletgo down the tubeshit the skidsnosedivetake a nosediveOpposite improveameliorateimproverecover

   Scrabble Points: 9

   • W

     4

   • O

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   • R

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   • S

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   • E

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   • N

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   The meaning of WORSEN is to make worse. How to use worsen in a sentence.

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   to become worse or to make something become worse: As the company's financial problems worsened, several directors resigned . The continued supply of arms to the region will only worsen the situation .

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   Worsen definition: to make or become worse.. See examples of WORSEN used in a sentence.

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   to become worse or to make something become worse: As the company's financial problems worsened, several directors resigned. The continued supply of arms to the region will only worsen the situation. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Deteriorating and making worse.

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   Definition of worsen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   When things go from terrible to even more terrible, they worsen. If your sore throat worsens, you should call the doctor.

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