Category:Worsen

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.]

Worsen Wors"en, v. i.

Defn: to grow or become worse. De quincey. Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve. Carlyle.