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Meaning of 'worsen' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Worsen [ v. i.]
- To grow or become worse.
2 . Worsen [ v. t.]
- To make worse; to deteriorate; to impair.
- To get the better of; to worst.

Meaning of 'worsen' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . worsen [ v]
Meaning (1):
- grow worse
Example in sentence:
  • Conditions in the slum worsened;
  • Conditions in the slums degenerated;
  • Her condition deteriorated;
  • The discussion devolved into a shouting match
Meaning (2):
- make worse
Example in sentence:
  • This drug aggravates the pain

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