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worsen

/ˈwɜː(r)sən/

verb

Meaning

  • To make worse; to impair.

    "The global warming has worsened the weather."

  • To become worse; to get worse.

    "The weather has worsened."

  • To get the better of; to worst.

Synonyms

decline,
deteriorate,
better,
defeat,
overpower,
aggravate,
exacerbate