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worsen in Tagalog

palalain

/ˈwɜːsn̩/

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worsen in Tagalog: palalain, palubhain, lumala, lumubha. In English, worsen means to make worse; to impair.

Tagalog words for worsen

transitive: make worse
palalain, palubhain
intransitive: get worse
lumala, lumubha

English meaning of worsen

  1. verb To make worse; to impair.
  2. verb To become worse; to get worse.
  3. verb To get the better of; to worst.

Full definition of worsen

worsen in a sentence

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

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Questions about worsen in Tagalog

What is the meaning of worsen in Tagalog?
Worsen in Tagalog is palalain, palubhain, lumala, lumubha.
Ano ang worsen sa Tagalog?
Worsen: palalain, palubhain, lumala, lumubha.
What does worsen mean in English?
Worsen means to make worse; to impair.

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