worsened Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb grow worse
    worsen; decline.
    • Conditions in the slum worsened
  2. verb make worse
    worsen; aggravate; exasperate; exacerbate.
    • This drug aggravates the pain
  3. adjective changed for the worse in health or fitness
    worse.
    • I feel worse today
    • her cold is worse
  4. adjective satellite made or become worse; impaired
    • troubled by the worsened economic conditions
    • the worsened diplomatic relations

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