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worsen

[ wur-suhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become worse.

    Synonyms: , , ,



worsen

/ ˈ·Éɜ˲õÉ™²Ô /

verb

  1. to grow or cause to grow worse
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of worsen1

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English wersnen “to deteriorateâ€; worse, -en 1
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That would badly impact EU consumers, not only US industry, and it would worsen already dismal relations with the US.

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Entertainment companies cut spending amid worsening economics for movies and TV shows, and those productions that did start up often did so in other states and countries where costs are lower or incentives are better.

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All of this could lead to a worsening of climate change by reversing progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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A Times investigation found that fire officials could have placed additional engines and personnel in the field as wind forecasts worsened ahead of the fire.

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The country's humanitarian crisis has worsened significantly after last week's massive earthquake, which has killed more than 2,700 people, by the government's estimate.

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