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  1. 1. v. t. To make worse; to deteriorate; to impair. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To get the better of; to worst. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. i. To grow or become worse. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. grow worse Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. make worse Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 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.] To grow or become worse. De Quincey. Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve. Carlyle. Source: webster
  7. 7. To grow or become worse. De Quincey.Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve.Carlyle. Source: adambom
  8. 8. v:100 v. grow worse v. make worse Source: ecdict

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