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deteriorate
to become progressively worse
In more detail
1. (verb) to become worse in quality or condition
2. (verb) to cause something to become worse
Examples
- 1. The patient's health began to deteriorate after the surgery.
- 2. Lack of maintenance will deteriorate the building's structure.
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