Wors"en (?), 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.
[R.]
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Wors"en, v. i.
To grow or become worse.
De Quincey.
Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve.
Carlyle.
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