worsen
['wә:sn]
vt. 使更坏, 使恶

vi. 更坏, 恶

[] 恶



worsen
[ verb ]

1. grow worse

<verb.change> decline
Conditions in the slum worsened

2. make worse

<verb.change> aggravate exacerbate exasperate
This drug aggravates the pain

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.
To grow or become worse. --De Quincey.

Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than
improve. --Carlyle.