deteriorate

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

To become progressively worse in physical, mental or environmental condition.

to become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value

Example Sentences

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

Poor diet can deteriorate overall health.

Her health began to deteriorate after the accident.

Example Expressions

deteriorate with age

Synonyms

decline, worsen, degrade, decay, weaken, crumble, Decline, Degrade, Weaken, degenerate

Entry 1

decline, worsen, degrade, decay, weaken, crumble

Entry 2

Decline, Degrade, Weaken

Entry 3

decline, worsen, degenerate, degrade, decay

Antonyms

improve, enhance, strengthen, upgrade, better, develop, Improve, Strengthen, Enhance, recover

Entry 1

improve, enhance, strengthen, upgrade, better, develop

Entry 2

Improve, Strengthen, Enhance

Entry 3

improve, strengthen, recover

Collocations

health deteriorate, condition deteriorate, rapidly deteriorate, gradually deteriorate