'Worsen' definitions:

Definition of 'worsen'

From: WordNet
verb
Grow worse; "Conditions in the slum worsened" [syn: worsen, decline] [ant: ameliorate, better, improve, meliorate]
verb
Make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain" [syn: worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate] [ant: ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate]

Definition of 'Worsen'

From: GCIDE
  • Worsen \Wors"en\, v. t.
  • 1. To make worse; to deteriorate; to impair. [1913 Webster]
  • It is apparent that, in the particular point of which we have been conversing, their condition is greatly worsened. --Southey. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To get the better of; to worst. [R.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Worsen'

From: GCIDE
  • Worsen \Wors"en\, v. i. To grow or become worse. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
  • Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve. --Carlyle. [1913 Webster]

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