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deteriorate
verb
Grow progressively worse
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dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt
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verb
Grow progressively worse
“Her condition deteriorated”
verb
Become worse or disintegrate
“His mind deteriorated”
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Her condition deteriorated
Conditions in the slums degenerated
The discussion devolved into a shouting match
His mind deteriorated
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