deteriorated (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪd/

Definition

Became progressively worse, poorer, or weaker.

Examples

• The patient's condition deteriorated rapidly overnight.

• Their relationship deteriorated after the argument.

• The economic situation has deteriorated significantly in the last quarter.

How to Use deteriorated

deteriorate into (prepositional phrase)

To become worse and eventually turn into something undesirable. — "The peaceful protest deteriorated into violence."

deteriorate rapidly (collocation)

To become worse very quickly. — "His health deteriorated rapidly in the final weeks."

Synonyms of deteriorated

Words with a similar meaning to deteriorated:

• worsened
• declined
• degenerated

Antonyms of deteriorated

Words with the opposite meaning to deteriorated:

• improved
• recovered
• strengthened

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