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empirer — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • exacerbate verb To make an already bad situation, problem or feeling noticeably worse.
  • slip verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
  • worsen verb To make or become worse.

Senses

empirer is used for these senses in English:

  • exacerbate (transitive) To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.).
  • slip (transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.
  • worsen (transitive) To make worse; to impair.

slip — full definition

  1. verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
  2. verb To move, put, or go somewhere quickly, quietly, or without being noticed.
  3. noun A small piece of paper, often used for a form, receipt, or brief note.
  4. noun A minor and usually unintentional mistake.
  5. noun A woman's undergarment worn beneath a dress, or a pillowcase-like fabric cover.

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