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- Dictionaryworsen/ˈwəːsn/
verb
- 1. make or become worse: "her condition worsened on the flight" Similar Opposite
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to become worse or to make something become worse: As the company's financial problems worsened, several directors resigned . The continued supply of arms to the region will only worsen the situation .
Synonyms for WORSEN: deteriorate, crumble, descend, decline, diminish, degenerate, devolve, weaken; Antonyms of WORSEN: improve, ameliorate, better, intensify, enhance, upgrade, strengthen, develop
The meaning of WORSEN is to make worse. How to use worsen in a sentence.
When things go from terrible to even more terrible, they worsen. If your sore throat worsens, you should call the doctor.
to become worse or to make something become worse: As the company's financial problems worsened, several directors resigned . The continued supply of arms to the region will only worsen the situation .
Definition of worsen verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to become or make something worse than it was before. The political situation is steadily worsening. Her health has worsened considerably since we last saw her. worsen something Staff shortages were worsened by the flu epidemic.
If a bad situation worsens or if something worsens it, it becomes more difficult, unpleasant, or unacceptable. The security forces had to intervene to prevent the situation worsening. [VERB] These options would actually worsen the economy and add to the deficit. [VERB noun] They remain stranded in freezing weather and rapidly worsening conditions.
1. bad to a greater extent. My exam results were bad but his were much worse (than mine). χειρότερος peor pire slechter verre dårligere gorszy daha kötü. 2. not so well. I feel worse today than I did last week. χειρότερα peor moins bien gorzej хуже. 3. more unpleasant.
What does the verb worsen mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb worsen, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the verb worsen? How is the verb worsen pronounced? Where does the verb worsen come from? is formed within English, by derivation.
to make or become worse. SYNONYMS decline, deteriorate, slip, sink. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. [1175–1225; ME worsenen. See worse, -en 1] to grow or cause to grow worse. Collins English Dictionary.
