deteriorate
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/dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
verb
C1
to become worse over time
The old building will deteriorate if no one takes care of it.
translation
to become worse over time
Word Forms
3rd Present
deteriorates
Past
deteriorated
Perfect
deteriorated
Progressive
deteriorating