Definitions for worsen
ˈwɜr sənwors·en

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1. worsen, declineverb

   grow worse

   "Conditions in the slum worsened"

2. worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperateverb

   make worse

   "This drug aggravates the pain"

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1. worsenverb

   To make worse.

2. worsenverb

   To become worse; to get worse.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Worsenverb

   to make worse; to deteriorate; to impair

2. Worsenverb

   to get the better of; to worst

3. Worsenverb

   to grow or become worse

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Anagrams for worsen »

1. owners

2. resown

3. Rewson

4. snower

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of worsen in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of worsen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of worsen in a Sentence

1. Gavin Newsom:

   We don't build housing for people at all income levels, and as a consequence we worsen the homeless crisis, it's a vicious cycle and we own it.

2. Weiwen Ng:

   Export data from Singapore as well as the region confirm persistent cyclical and structural pressures on Asian trade, should the dismal export print persist or worsen, it will raise the odds of downside risks to Singapore's growth and put an October MAS easing into view, though that's not our base case at this juncture.

3. The United:

   The United States is of course troubled that these proposed actions... will worsen the reporting environment in China, beijing's actions prove time and again that the [ ruling Chinese Communist Party ] is afraid of independent and investigative media reporting that has only broadened and deepened the world's understanding of China for the better.

4. Yu Kangzhen:

   If the epidemic continues to spread and escalate, the impact on international food trade and production will definitely worsen, and might trigger a new round of food crisis.

5. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang:

   First, as I've said many times before, China always opposes any country imposing unilateral sanctions, second, under the present situation where the situation on the Korean Peninsula is complex and sensitive, we oppose any moves that may further worsen tensions there.

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