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cheapen vs worsen

worsen vs cheapen

cheapen and worsen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cheapen No No Yes No
worsen No No Yes No
As verbs, worsen is a hypernym of cheapen; that is, worsen is a word with a broader meaning than cheapen:
  • cheapen: lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
  • worsen: make worse
Other hypernyms of cheapen include aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate.
cheapen (verb) worsen (verb)
lower the grade of something; reduce its worth grow worse
make worse
Difference between cheapen and worsen

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