deteriorate

• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de piorar gradualmente ou perder qualidade, condição ou valor.

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.

   Piorar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecaydeclinedegeneratedegradeebbregressslideslipworsen

   Antônimosamelioratebetterimproverecover

2. Decay or break downB2formal

   To break down or decompose over time.

   Deteriorar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscorrodecrumbledecaydecomposedisintegrateeroderotspoil

   Antônimosimproverepairstrengthen