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worsen

/ˈwɜrsən/
wor · sen ˈwɜr · sən
English Definition
v. to become or make something worse
中文释义
恶化
Significado en Español
empeorar
한국어 뜻
악화되다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trở nên tồi tệ hơn
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Example Sentence

His condition began to worsen overnight.

他的病情在一夜之间开始恶化。

Synonyms
deteriorate decline aggravate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “worsen”:

  1. A improve
  2. B enhance
  3. C deteriorate
  4. D better
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C — deteriorate. “worsen” means v. to become or make something worse

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Without any treatment, the small cut may slowly ______ and become infected.

  1. A heal
  2. B improve
  3. C worsen
  4. D mend
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C — worsen. “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.

How do you use “worsen” in a sentence?

His condition began to worsen overnight. (他的病情在一夜之间开始恶化。)

What are synonyms for “worsen”?

deteriorate, decline, aggravate — all close in meaning to worsen (v. to become or make something worse).

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.

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