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worse

1. worse \'w*rs\ aj [ME werse, worse, fr. OE wiersa, wyrsa; akin to OHG ] 
   comparative of BAD or of ILL wirsiro worse 1: of more inferior quality, 
   value, or condition  2a: more unfavorable, unpleasant, or painful  2b: more 
   faulty, unsuitable, or incorrect  2c: less skillful or efficient  3: bad, 
   evil, ill, or corrupt in a greater degree : more reprehensible 
2. worse n 1: one that is worse  2: a greater degree of ill or badness 
3. worse av comparative of BAD or of ILL  : in a worse manner : to a worse 
   extent or degree