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worsen Definition and Meaning in English (worsen definition)

verb
Synonyms:deteriorateaggravateexacerbate
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Worsen definition: To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or severity.

Definitions of Worsen

  1. 1verb

    To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or severity.

Example Sentences

medical

“The patient's condition began to worsen rapidly after the surgery.”

general

“Lack of proper maintenance can worsen the problem over time.”

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third person singularworsens
past tenseworsened
present participleworsening
adjectiveworse
adjectiveworst

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Worsen definition: To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or severity.
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'Worsen' translates to 'worsen' in English. Worsen definition: To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or severity.
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