deteriorate

• Verb, das den allmählichen Prozess der Verschlechterung oder Verminderung von Qualität, Zustand oder Wert bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming progressively worse or declining in quality, condition, or value.

1. Become worseB2formal

   To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.

   Sich verschlechtern

   • The patient's health began to deteriorate rapidly.
   • Relations between the two countries have deteriorated over the years.
   • The old building's condition deteriorated due to neglect.

   Synonymedecaydeclinedegeneratedegradeebbregressslideslipworsen

   Antonymeamelioratebetterimproverecover

2. Decay or break downB2formal

   To break down or decompose over time.

   Verfallen

   • The wooden fence deteriorated after years of rain and sun.
   • Food will deteriorate quickly if not stored properly.
   • The ancient manuscript deteriorated due to humidity.

   Synonymecorrodecrumbledecaydecomposedisintegrateeroderotspoil

   Antonymeimproverepairstrengthen