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Worsen
Pronunciation : Wors"en
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 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.]
t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Wors"en
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To grow or become worse. De Quincey. Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve. Carlyle.
i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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