How do you pronounce worsen?

worsen is pronounced as /ˈwɜːrsən/.

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worsen

📉worsen

verb

/ˈwɜːrsən/

worry Worship

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Meaning

to become or make something worse

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

Example Sentences

The weather conditions continued to worsen.

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

Synonyms

deteriorate, decline, aggravate, degrade, degenerate, exacerbate, intensify

Entry 1

deteriorate, decline, aggravate, degrade

Entry 2

deteriorate, decline, degenerate, aggravate, exacerbate, intensify

Antonyms

improve, better, enhance, ameliorate, upgrade, progress

Entry 1

improve, better, enhance, ameliorate

Entry 2

improve, enhance, better, ameliorate, upgrade, progress

Collocations

worsen conditions, worsen the situation, symptoms worsen, gradually worsen

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