worsen

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   grow worse

   Conditions in the slum worsened

2. 2
   verb

   To make worse; to impair.

   Near-synonyms: aggravate, exacerbate; degrade, deteriorate; see also Thesaurus:aggravate

3. 3
   verb

   To become worse; to get worse.

   The weather has worsened.

4. 4
   verb

   make worse

5. 5
   verb

   To get the better of; to worst.

Etymology

From Middle English wursnen; equivalent to worse + -en.