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Deteriorate (Verb)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

  • Devolve
  • Drop
  • Degenerate

Antonyms

  • Recuperate

Hypernyms

  • Worsen

Hyponyms

  • Weary
  • Tire
  • Waste
  • Fatigue
  • Jade
  • Languish

Related Words

  • Deterioration (noun)

Meaning 2

Become worse or disintegrate; "His mind deteriorated".

Classification

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

Hypernyms

  • Crumble
  • Dilapidate

Hyponyms

  • Wear Down
  • Wear Thin
  • Wear Off
  • Go To The Dogs
  • Wear Out

Related Words

  • Deterioration (noun)
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