Deteriorate Definition
deteriorate
verb
- become worse or disintegrate; "His mind deteriorated"
- grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"
"Deteriorate" in song lyrics
See how deteriorate is used in real songs:
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"how does health deteriorate"
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Words that rhyme with deteriorate
Usage tips for "deteriorate"
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