worsen

English

/ˈwɜː(r)sən/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make worse; to impair.
  • (intransitive) To become worse; to get worse.
  • (transitive) To get the better of; to worst.

Etymology

Suffix from English worse.

Origin

English

worse

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