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Deteriorate

Definition:

Verb: to become progressively worse; to decline or deteriorate in quality, condition, or appearance.

Noun: the process or act of becoming worse; the decline or worsening in quality, condition, or appearance.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Verb: To gradually become worse in quality, condition, or appearance.

Example: The abandoned house began to deteriorate rapidly after years of neglect.

Sense 2:

Verb: To decline in health or physical well-being.

Example: Without proper care, the patient's condition continued to deteriorate.

Sense 3:

Noun: The gradual decline or deterioration in quality, condition, or appearance.

Example: The museum had to invest in restoration due to the deteriation of the artwork over time.

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