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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of deteriorating
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as in deteriorated
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as in declining
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as in worsening
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in weakening
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
childish name-calling that merely deteriorates what should be a serious discussion on an important issue
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“Deteriorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorating. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.
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