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worsen

[ wur-suhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become worse.

    Synonyms: , , ,



worsen

/ ˈɜːə /

verb

  1. to grow or cause to grow worse
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of worsen1

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English wersnen “to deteriorate”; worse, -en 1
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The latest review, however, found only four were on track to be met, while four were worsening – including the annual rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander incarceration, which was up 12% in a year.

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Plans and policies to ensure places are resilient to river and coastal flooding are found to have worsened since the CCC's previous report.

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Life satisfaction and anxiety levels among adults are worsening, and in 2025 many can expect to spend the last 20 years of their lives in ill health.

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He said this was due to its relatively old and sick population, worsening health inequalities, "historically high" waiting lists and a "very challenging" financial position.

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"The haste ends up sacrificing quality and effectiveness, which actually worsens the public's perception of this programme."

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