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Definition of Deteriorate
1. Verb. Become worse or disintegrate. "His mind deteriorated"
Specialized synonyms: Go To Pot, Go To The Dogs, Wear, Wear Down, Wear Off, Wear Out, Wear Thin
Generic synonyms: Crumble, Decay, Dilapidate
Derivative terms: Deterioration, Deterioration
Generic synonyms: Crumble, Decay, Dilapidate
Derivative terms: Deterioration, Deterioration
2. Verb. Grow worse. "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"
Exact synonyms: Degenerate, Devolve, Drop
Specialized synonyms: Fatigue, Jade, Pall, Tire, Weary, Fade, Languish, Rot, Waste
Generic synonyms: Decline, Worsen
Derivative terms: Degeneration, Degeneration, Degenerative, Deterioration, Deterioration
Antonyms: Recuperate
Specialized synonyms: Fatigue, Jade, Pall, Tire, Weary, Fade, Languish, Rot, Waste
Generic synonyms: Decline, Worsen
Derivative terms: Degeneration, Degeneration, Degenerative, Deterioration, Deterioration
Antonyms: Recuperate
Definition of Deteriorate
1. v. t. To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair; as, to deteriorate the mind.
2. v. i. To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.
Definition of Deteriorate
1. [v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deteriorate
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