worsen

Word parts

worse + -en

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɝsn̩/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɜːsn̩/

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Verb

Plain form worsen

Third-person singular worsens

Past tense worsened

Past participle worsened

Present participle worsening

1. (transitive) If A worsens B, A makes B worse.

   The global warming has worsened the weather.

2. (intransitive) If something worsens, it becomes worse.

   The weather has worsened.