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Meaning of deteriorate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deteriorate

Pronunciation:/dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.

    Example: to deteriorate the mind

  2. To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.