deterioration

noun

de·te·ri·o·ra·tion di-ˌtir-ē-ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce deterioration (audio)

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: the action or process of becoming impaired or inferior in quality, functioning, or condition : the state of having deteriorated

rust deterioration

the deterioration of academic standards

Example Sentences

the gradual deterioration of the weather a deterioration of academic standards

Recent Examples on the Web Metal-eating bacteria and deep-sea currents are the main culprits behind the deterioration, reported Ben Finley for the Associated Press in June 2021.

Michelle Harris, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 That deterioration gives surrounding nations with human rights issues more breathing room, according to Currie.

Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 There’s an active debate over whether nursing-home deterioration is caused by private-equity acquisition, as senior-care advocates contend, or if private-equity firms tend to acquire homes that are already deteriorating.

Yasmin Rafiei, The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2022 The four buildings have been vacant for decades, with serious deterioration behind the scenes, Indiana Landmarks said.

Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Aug. 2022 But now, after a half decade of unchecked deterioration?

Nick Fuller Googins, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2022 Low socioeconomic status has been found to impact long-term health deterioration and acceleration of aging among seniors.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2022 There is plenty of blame to go around for the MBTA’s deterioration, even though Baker gets tagged most frequently and vociferously.

Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 The bipartisan commission, an independent watchdog, issues an annual report on global religious liberty and deterioration of human rights.

Adelle M. Banks, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

deterioration

noun

as in weakening

a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body muscle deterioration resulting from prolonged disuse

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

as in degradation

a change to a lower state or level a deterioration in the quality of food at that once-thriving restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

degradation
decline
declination
degeneration
decrease
descent
downfall
destruction
decadence
reduction
degeneracy
ebb
decay
downgrade
devolution
fall
eclipse
disintegration
declension
dissolution
loss
decomposition
crumbling
rotting
drop
dégringolade
shrinkage
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diminution
debasement
dark age
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breakup
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ruination
slump
sunset
lessening
dip
nadir
decimation
downturn
demolition
lowering
ruin
abasement
deflation
havoc
sag
falloff
downslide
decrement
demolishment
desolation
abatement
downtrend
slip
drop-off
de-escalation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

development
growth
evolution
rise
advancement
restoration
ascent
upswing
flowering
increase
renewal
revitalization
enhancement
addition
blossoming
flourishing
gain
increment
boost
accrual
accretion
raise
supplement
heightening
augmentation
addendum

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Some common synonyms of deterioration are decadence, decline, and degeneration. While all these words mean "the falling from a higher to a lower level in quality, character, or vitality," deterioration implies generally the impairment of value or usefulness.

the deterioration of the house through neglect

In some situations, the words decadence and deterioration are roughly equivalent. However, decadence presupposes a reaching and passing the peak of development and implies a turn downward with a consequent loss in vitality or energy.

cited love of luxury as a sign of cultural decadence

Decline differs from decadence in suggesting a more markedly downward direction and greater momentum as well as more obvious evidence of deterioration.

the meteoric decline of his career after the scandal

The words degeneration and deterioration are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, degeneration stresses physical, intellectual, or especially moral retrogression.

the degeneration of their youthful idealism into cynicism

单词	deterioration
释义	deterioration noun de·te·ri·o·ra·tion di-ˌtir-ē-ə-ˈrā-shən dē- : the action or process of becoming impaired or inferior in quality, functioning, or condition : the state of having deteriorated rust deterioration the deterioration of academic standards Synonyms debilitation decay decaying declension decline degeneration descent ebbing enfeeblement weakening See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the gradual deterioration of the weather a deterioration of academic standards Recent Examples on the Web Metal-eating bacteria and deep-sea currents are the main culprits behind the deterioration, reported Ben Finley for the Associated Press in June 2021. Michelle Harris, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 That deterioration gives surrounding nations with human rights issues more breathing room, according to Currie. Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 There’s an active debate over whether nursing-home deterioration is caused by private-equity acquisition, as senior-care advocates contend, or if private-equity firms tend to acquire homes that are already deteriorating. Yasmin Rafiei, The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2022 The four buildings have been vacant for decades, with serious deterioration behind the scenes, Indiana Landmarks said. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Aug. 2022 But now, after a half decade of unchecked deterioration? Nick Fuller Googins, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2022 Low socioeconomic status has been found to impact long-term health deterioration and acceleration of aging among seniors. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2022 There is plenty of blame to go around for the MBTA’s deterioration, even though Baker gets tagged most frequently and vociferously. Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 The bipartisan commission, an independent watchdog, issues an annual report on global religious liberty and deterioration of human rights. Adelle M. Banks, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see deteriorate First Known Use circa 1658, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition deterioration noun de·te·ri·o·ra·tion di-ˌtir-ē-ə-ˈrā-shən : the action or process of deteriorating : the state of having deteriorated personality deterioration neurological deterioration deterioration noun 1 as in weakening a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body muscle deterioration resulting from prolonged disuse Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance weakening decay decline decaying degeneration exhaustion debilitation ebbing atrophy enfeeblement descent declension regression drooping setback relapse limping flagging Antonyms & Near Antonyms improvement rehabilitation recovery revitalization recuperation strengthening progress comeback rally rejuvenation invigoration snapback rejuvenescence See More 2 as in degradation a change to a lower state or level a deterioration in the quality of food at that once-thriving restaurant Synonyms & Similar Words degradation decline declination degeneration decrease descent downfall destruction decadence reduction degeneracy ebb decay downgrade devolution fall eclipse disintegration declension dissolution loss decomposition crumbling rotting drop dégringolade shrinkage spoiling diminution debasement dark age depreciation breakup diminishment ruination slump sunset lessening dip nadir decimation downturn demolition lowering ruin abasement deflation havoc sag falloff downslide decrement demolishment desolation abatement downtrend slip drop-off de-escalation Antonyms & Near Antonyms development growth evolution rise advancement restoration ascent upswing flowering increase renewal revitalization enhancement addition blossoming flourishing gain increment boost accrual accretion raise supplement heightening augmentation addendum See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of deterioration are decadence, decline, and degeneration. While all these words mean "the falling from a higher to a lower level in quality, character, or vitality," deterioration implies generally the impairment of value or usefulness. the deterioration of the house through neglect In some situations, the words decadence and deterioration are roughly equivalent. However, decadence presupposes a reaching and passing the peak of development and implies a turn downward with a consequent loss in vitality or energy. cited love of luxury as a sign of cultural decadence Decline differs from decadence in suggesting a more markedly downward direction and greater momentum as well as more obvious evidence of deterioration. the meteoric decline of his career after the scandal The words degeneration and deterioration are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, degeneration stresses physical, intellectual, or especially moral retrogression. the degeneration of their youthful idealism into cynicism
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