worsen

CEFRB2

/ˈwɜːsn̩/

verb

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Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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As for further retaliation: adding such fuel to the fire, as it were, will only worsen the already unpleasant state of affairs.
Near-synonyms: aggravate, exacerbate; degrade, deteriorate; see also Thesaurus:aggravate
Global warming has worsened the weather.

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It is apparent that, in the particular point of which we have been conversing, their condition is greatly worsened.
1829, Robert Southey, “(please specify the page)”, in Sir Thomas More: or, Colloquies on the Progress and Prospects of Society. […], volume (please specify |volume=I or II), Londo...
During the day conditions worsened quickly—for example, a 2-6-0 on the Uckfield line suddenly encountered flood water high enough to enter its ashpan and extinguish its fire—until lock gates up-river at Barcombe gave way and a tidal wave rolled down the valley meeting head-on a spring tide rolling up from the coast.
1961 January, “Talking of Trains: Flooding at Lewes”, in Trains Illustrated, page 5
TPE's cancellation score worsened from 7.2% to 23.8% when adjusted to include pre-cancellations (P*-coded) owing to a shortage of train crew.
2023 April 5, Mel Holley, “Network News: TPE faces uncertain future after high cancellation rate”, in RAIL, number 980, page 8

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From Middle English wursnen; equivalent to worse + -en.