deteriorate Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- sink
- retrograde
- regress
- run-to-seed
- devolve
- atrophy
- disintegrate
- decay
- weaken
- degrade
- sag
- ebb
- degenerate
- rot
Weak:
deteriorate Meaning
deteriorate (v)
become worse or disintegrate
grow worse
deteriorate (v. t.)
To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair; as, to deteriorate the mind.
deteriorate (v. i.)
To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.
deteriorate Sentence Examples
- Over time, exposure to harsh weather conditions can cause wood to deteriorate.
- The patient's health began to deteriorate rapidly after the infection spread.
- If left untreated, the condition of the building will continue to deteriorate.
- The quality of the food deteriorated after it was left out for too long.
- The relationship between the two countries started to deteriorate following the disagreement over trade policies.
- Without proper maintenance, the performance of the vehicle will deteriorate.
- Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause the color of fabrics to deteriorate.
- As the economic situation worsened, the infrastructure of the city began to deteriorate.
- Lack of exercise and poor diet can cause muscle strength to deteriorate over time.
- The condition of the old bridge continued to deteriorate until it was deemed unsafe for use.
FAQs About the word deteriorate
become worse or disintegrate, grow worseTo make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair; as, to deteriorate the mind., To grow worse; to be impai
worsen, diminish, decline, crumble, descend, sink, retrograde, regress, run to seed, devolve
ameliorate, better,improve, ameliorate, improve, better, develop, intensify, strengthen, strengthen
Over time, exposure to harsh weather conditions can cause wood to deteriorate.
The patient's health began to deteriorate rapidly after the infection spread.
If left untreated, the condition of the building will continue to deteriorate.
The quality of the food deteriorated after it was left out for too long.
