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WORSEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Worsen.

How to pronounce worsen:

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Worsen - as a verb

Grow worse

Example: "Conditions in the slum worsened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
better

Make worse

Example: "This drug aggravates the pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aggravateexacerbateexasperate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
better

Example Sentences

"The rain will worsen the flooding in the area."
"Stress can worsen the symptoms of anxiety."
"Skipping meals can worsen your overall health."
"The medication seemed to worsen her condition instead of improving it."
"Increased pollution levels have worsened the air quality in the city."
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Word Game Points

Is WORSEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, worsen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WORSEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is WORSEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, worsen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WORSEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is WORSEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, worsen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WORSEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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