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Synonyms for deteriorate

Verb

1. deteriorate, decay, crumble, delapidate
usage: become worse or disintegrate; "His mind deteriorated"
2. devolve, deteriorate, drop, degenerate, worsen, decline
usage: grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"
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