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deteriorate
[ dih-teer-ee-uh-reyt ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to make or become worse or inferior in condition, character, quality, value, etc.
Synonyms: , ,
- to disintegrate or wear away.
deteriorate
/ ɪˈɪəɪəˌɪ /
verb
- to make or become worse or lower in quality, value, character, etc; depreciate
- intr to wear away or disintegrate
Derived Forms
- ˈٱǰپ, adjective
- ˌٱˈپDz, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ٱ····پ adjective
- ܲ··ٱ···· adjective
- un··ٱ····پ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deteriorate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deteriorate1
Example Sentences
Ms Giuffre was "banged up and bruised" and later admitted to hospital after her condition deteriorated, her family said.
At just after 18:00 GMT that evening, he deteriorated and Mrs Williams called the night team.
Things deteriorated further for the Bruins late in the first quarter when Betts was called for her second foul, sending her to the bench for the rest of the first half.
"My concern is that those animals will be forced to remain in place as conditions continue to deteriorate," he said.
US-South Africa relations have deteriorated sharply since Trump returned to power in mid-January.
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