Worsen

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)sÉ™n

Full definition of worsen

Verb

1. (transitive) To make worse; to impair.
• The global warming has worsened the weather.
• SoutheyIt is apparent that, in the particular point of which we have been conversing, their condition is greatly worsened.
2. (intransitive) To become worse; to get worse; to deteriorate.
• The weather has worsened.
3. (transitive, obsolete) To get the better of; to worst.

Antonyms

• improve

Anagrams

• owners, resown, Rewson, snower