⚠️deterioration

Meaning

the process of becoming progressively worse

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Decline in physical, mental or environmental condition

Example Sentences

There has been a deterioration in the quality of service.

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

Poor sleep habits contribute to health deterioration.

Synonyms

decline, worsening, degradation, decay, weakening, breakdown, Decline, Degradation, Degeneration

Entry 1

decline, worsening, degradation, decay, weakening

Entry 2

decline, degradation, breakdown

Entry 3

Decline, Degradation, Degeneration

Antonyms

improvement, enhancement, recovery, preservation, Improvement, Enhancement, Restoration

Entry 1

improvement, enhancement, recovery

Entry 2

improvement, enhancement, preservation

Entry 3

Improvement, Enhancement, Restoration

Collocations

serious deterioration, rapid deterioration, deterioration in health, deterioration of quality