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worsen

Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːsn̩/

The English word “worsen” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To make worse; to impair.
  2. To become worse; to get worse.
  3. To get the better of; to worst.

Etymology

From Middle English wursnen; equivalent to worse + -en.

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