worsen
/ˈwɜrsən/
wor · sen
ˈwɜr · sən
English Definition
v. to become or make something worse
Significado en Español
empeorar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trở nên tồi tệ hơn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “worsen”:
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A
improve
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B
enhance
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C
deteriorate
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D
better
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C — deteriorate.
“worsen” means v. to become or make something worse
Common questions about “worsen”
What does “worsen” mean?
worsen — v. to become or make something worse. In Chinese: 恶化.
How do you pronounce “worsen”?
worsen is pronounced /ˈwɜrsən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wor · sen.
Is “worsen” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. worsen appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
