2 entries under this word

Worsen

Wors'en, v. t.

verbtransitive

(wŭrs'n), v. t. 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. [Rare.]

Wors'en, v. i.

verbintransitive

[A-S. wirsian, to become worse.] To grow or become worse. [Rare.] De Quincey.