Worse-for-wear
also, the worse for the wear. in poor physical condition owing to long use; also, drunk. for example, this television set is really worse for the wear; we’ll have to replace it, or he’d better not drive home; he’s definitely the worse for the wear. [ c. a.d. 1000 ]
for an antonym, see none the worse for
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- Worsens
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bad or ill in a greater or higher degree; inferior in excellence, quality, or character. more unfavorable or injurious. in less good condition; in poorer health. that which is worse. in a more evil, wicked, severe, or disadvantageous manner. with more severity, intensity, etc.; in a greater degree. historical examples the last chronicle of b-rs-t […]
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worsted.
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