deterioration

Noun

Meaning

The process of growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

impairment worsening decline decrease decay collapse erosion breakdown degradation decomposition ruin disintegration degeneration atrophy declension
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Antonyms

renaissance darwinism amendment reformation thoroughbred day
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Hypernyms

decline decay diminution

Hyponyms

slack wear corrosion devastation slump desolation

Related terms

deteriorate

Phrases with the word

deterioration of health health deterioration land deterioration genetic deterioration gradual deterioration ozone layer deterioration

Examples

A Creo Corpus effect that prolongs the magus' life by granting a bonus for Aging Rolls, making it more likely to avoid the deterioration of age which typically begins after 35 years. Source: Internet

According to head of bank Margus Rink, the deterioration of the financial position of companies and individuals will only start to affect the sector in the second half of the year, starting from late summer to autumn. Source: Internet

According to the applicant, both water and the ingress of roots from the current trees and planters are exacerbating the deterioration of the walkway. Source: Internet

A final report by the Higher Committee for Medical Liability in the UAE released in November last year blamed the three doctors for the severe deterioration in the health condition of Al Maeeni. Source: Internet

According to the government, the city has 50 percent sewerage coverage- despite its growing population, as a result causing a major deterioration of the ecosystem and public health. Source: Internet

Also used as substances applied to crops either before or after harvest to protect the commodity from deterioration during storage and transport. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

deteriorate deteriorating deterioratingly deterioration of health deterioration of the gene pool deteriorationism