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worsen

wors·en

worsen

 
pronunciation:
wuhr sn
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, transitive verb
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: worsens, worsening, worsened
definition: to become worse; to increase in qualities that are unwanted or harmful.
Although the doctors did the best they could, the patient's condition worsened.
antonyms:
allay, ameliorate, amend, better, ease, improve, mend, recover
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition: to make worse; aggravate.
The parents tried to help, but their interference actually worsened the situation.Using some of these over-the-counter products can worsen skin problems.
synonyms:
aggravate
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