Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Disimprove

verb, slang

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make worse. rare, transitive

    "To which may be added this advantage, that the services of churchmen are rewardable upon the church's stock: no need to disimprove the royal banks to pay thanks to bishops."

  2. 2
    To deteriorate. intransitive, rare
  3. 3
    To try to make something better but end up making it worse. informal, rare

Etymology

From dis- + improve.

See also for "disimprove"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: disimprove