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deteriorate

verbgeneral usecommon/dɨ.tɨ.ɾjuˈɾaɾ/de·te·ri·o·rar

Definition

1

To become worse; to degenerate or decay.

Usage examples

The old building has deteriorated due to lack of maintenance.
His health began to deteriorate rapidly.

Common combinations

deteriorate over timedeteriorate relationsdeteriorate health