The difference between Deteriorate and Worsen
When used as verbs, deteriorate means to make worse, whereas worsen means to make worse.
check bellow for the other definitions of Deteriorate and Worsen
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Deteriorate as a verb (transitive):
To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
Examples:
"to deteriorate the mind"
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Deteriorate as a verb (intransitive):
To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.
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Worsen as a verb (transitive):
To make worse; to impair.
Examples:
"The global warming has worsened the weather."
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Worsen as a verb (intransitive):
To become worse; to get worse.
Examples:
"The weather has worsened."
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Worsen as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To get the better of; to worst.