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- Dictionaryde·te·ri·o·rate/dəˈtirēəˌrāt/
verb
- 1. become progressively worse: "relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply" Similar Opposite
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb deteriorate, which means to make or become worse or of less value. See also the medical and kids definitions of deteriorate.
Deteriorate means to become worse, such as in condition, situation, or health. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and translations.
Deteriorate definition: to make or become worse or inferior in condition, character, quality, value, etc.. See examples of DETERIORATE used in a sentence.
When something gets worse due to neglect or an unfortunate health problem, stuff starts to deteriorate — or fall apart. The word deteriorate describes anytime something gets worse. Due to neglect, a relationship can deteriorate but so can the American highway system.
Deteriorate means to become worse, such as in condition, situation, or health. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and translations.
Deteriorate means to become worse or lower in quality, value, character, etc. See the verb form, past participle, gerund, and imperative of deteriorate, as well as synonyms, translations, and usage examples.
Deteriorate means to become worse or lower in quality, value, character, etc. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and pronunciation guides, and see examples from various sources.
