Synonyms of atrophy

atrophy 1 of 2

verb

as in to deteriorate

to become worse or of less value

in the years following the closing of the last textile mill, the town atrophied

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deteriorate
• decline
• worsen
• crumble
• descend
• decay
• rot
• degenerate
• diminish
• devolve
• retrograde
• regress
• sink
• weaken
• run to seed
• ebb
• sag
• disintegrate
• go to seed
• wane
• go to pot
• recede
• putrefy
• degrade
• downsize
• dwindle
• decompose
• fall
• reduce
• dilapidate
• corrupt
• abate
• debilitate
• molder
• sour
• undermine
• droop
• slip
• languish
• spoil
• waste (away)
• lessen
• lag
• wilt
• run down
• lower
• break down
• fail
• de-escalate
• flag

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improve
• ameliorate
• better
• upgrade
• strengthen
• enhance
• intensify
• meliorate
• enrich
• develop
• heighten
• proceed
• fortify
• progress
• march
• advance

atrophy

2 of 2

noun

as in degeneration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• degeneration
• deterioration
• decay
• weakening
• debilitation
• decline
• decaying
• regression
• declension
• enfeeblement
• relapse
• setback
• ebbing
• drooping
• descent
• exhaustion
• flagging
• limping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improvement
• rehabilitation
• recovery
• revitalization
• recuperation
• strengthening
• progress
• comeback
• rally
• invigoration
• rejuvenation
• snapback
• rejuvenescence