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Definition worsen in American English

worsen verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈwɜrs(ə)n/
1

to become worse, or to make something worse

Example

The bill will worsen relations between Democrats and Republicans.

Example

The weather worsened, and temperatures fell.

Synonyms and related words
worsen compound escalate worsen decline deteriorate
Definition worsen in American English