worsen

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(wors-en) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to make or become worse or more severe.

Example Sentence

His symptoms began to worsen so he went to the emergency room.

More Example Sentences

His cold began to worsen after school.

Synonyms

deteriorate; decline; worsen

Antonyms

improve; enhance; better

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Rhymes

  • berson
  • burson
  • gerson
  • herson
  • merson
  • person
  • persson
  • pherson
  • searson
  • urson
  • worsen

  • iversen
  • layperson
  • mcphearson
  • mcpherson

  • christoffersen
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