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Deteriorate (Verb)

Grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The roads will deteriorate quickly if they're not properly maintained during the rainy season.
Her health began to deteriorate after years of poor eating habits and a lack of exercise.
The quality of education in the underfunded school will likely deteriorate over time without increased investment.
The patient's lung function will deteriorate if they continue smoking.
The relationship between the once-close friends will deteriorate further if they don't work through their issues.

Become worse or disintegrate; "His mind deteriorated".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The patient's condition began to deteriorate rapidly after the infection spread to her internal organs.
The once-vibrant neighborhood deteriorated over the years due to lack of maintenance and disinvestment.
Without proper care, the priceless artwork will deteriorate and lose its value over time.
As she aged, her physical abilities began to deteriorate, making everyday tasks more challenging.
The company's financial situation started to deteriorate after a series of poor business decisions were made by management.