deteriorate
/dɪˈtɪriəˌreɪt/
verb
- To become worse in quality, condition, or value over time.
- Her health started to deteriorate when she stopped exercising.
- The old bridge began to deteriorate after years of neglect.
- Relations between the two countries deteriorated after the trade dispute.
- To break down or decay physically.
- If you don't seal the paint, the metal will deteriorate from rust.
- The ancient manuscript had deteriorated into fragile, yellowed pages.
- The wooden fence deteriorated quickly in the rainy climate.
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