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📉deteriorate

verb
/dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/
detergent deteriorates
deteriorate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning deteriorate synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison deteriorate collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
To become progressively worse in physical, mental or environmental condition.

Example Sentences

Her health began to deteriorate after the accident.

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

Poor diet can deteriorate overall health.

Example Expressions

deteriorate with age

Synonyms

decline, worsen, degenerate, degrade, decay, weaken, crumble, Decline, Degrade, Weaken
Entry 1
decline, worsen, degenerate, degrade, decay
Entry 2
decline, worsen, degrade, decay, weaken, crumble
Entry 3
Decline, Degrade, Weaken

Antonyms

improve, strengthen, recover, enhance, upgrade, better, develop, Improve, Strengthen, Enhance
Entry 1
improve, strengthen, recover
Entry 2
improve, enhance, strengthen, upgrade, better, develop
Entry 3
Improve, Strengthen, Enhance

Collocations

health deteriorate, condition deteriorate, rapidly deteriorate, gradually deteriorate

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