deterioration

Synonyms

decadence, declension, declination, decline, degeneracy, degeneration, degradation, descent, devolution, downfall, downgrade, ebb, eclipse, fall;

Antonyms

ascent, rise, upswing;

Near Antonyms

advancement, development, evolution, growth;

blossoming, flourishing, flowering;

renewal, restoration, revitalization;

heightening;

accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, enhancement, gain, increase, increment, raise, supplement;

Related Words

dark age, nadir, sunset;

decay, rotting, spoiling;

breakup, crumbling, decomposition, disintegration, dissolution;

abasement, debasement;

depreciation, lessening;

decimation, demolishment, demolition, desolation, destruction, havoc, ruin, ruination;

abatement, decrease, decrement, de-escalation, deflation, diminishment, diminution, dip, downslide, downtrend, downturn, drop, drop-off, falloff, loss, lowering, reduction, sag, shrinkage, slip, slump;