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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.

Definition worsen in British English