deteriorate
US /dɪˈtɪriɚˌeɪt/
Definition
to become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value
Used in economic outlooks, product wear-and-tear, and facility inspections.
Examples
Service quality began to deteriorate after the company reduced its staff.
Word Family
NounNoun
deterioration
VerbVerb
deteriorate gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- worsento make or become worse in condition or quality
- declineto diminish in strength, value, or quality
Collocations
- Easy weather deteriorates rapidlyatmospheric conditions worsening quickly into storms
- Medium working conditions deteriorate furtherworkplace safety and environment declining into hardship
- Hard bilateral relations deteriorate sharplydiplomatic and commercial ties fraying into open hostility
- Very Hard fiscal position deteriorates past recovery pointcorporate finances worsening beyond the threshold of solvency
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