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worsen

/ˈwɜː(r)sən/
verb
  1. To make worse; to impair.

    "The global warming has worsened the weather."

  2. To become worse; to get worse.

    "The weather has worsened."

  3. To get the better of; to worst.

Synonymsdecline, deteriorate, better, defeat, overpower, aggravate
Antonymsameliorate, improve

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