Worsen Definition & Meaning

worsen
verb
  1. grow worse; "Conditions in the slum worsened"
  2. make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain"

"Worsen" in song lyrics

See how worsen is used in real songs:

  • "I'm bad meaning good; to get better I'll hafta worsen"
    Apathy f/ Rise — Brothers on the Slide Freestyle
  • "And it's certain that her back hurting, and it'll probably worsen"
    Apathy f/ Emilio Lopez — 9 to 5
  • "covering curtains over my problems so they worsen"
    The Grouch — Clean Nikes

Usage tips for "worsen"

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