Become worse
Retract and become worse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retract" instead a verb phrase "Become worse".
Retract
Retract verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Become worse and retract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Become worse" instead a verb "Retract".
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