wors·en /ˈwɝsṇ/
(vt.)使更壞,使惡化(vi.)變得更壞,惡化
Wors·en v. t.
1. To make worse; to deteriorate; to impair.
It is apparent that, in the particular point of which we have been conversing, their condition is greatly worsened. --Southey.
2. To get the better of; to worst. [R.]
Wors·en, v. i. To grow or become worse.
Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve. --Carlyle.
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worsen
v 1: grow worse; "Conditions in the slum worsened" [syn: decline]
[ant: better]
2: make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain" [syn: aggravate,
exacerbate, exasperate] [ant: better]