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Definition worsen in British English

worsen verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈwɜː(r)s(ə)n/
1

to become worse, or to make something worse

Example

The weather worsened, and temperatures fell.

Example

The bill will worsen relations between Democrats and Republicans.

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