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deteriorate

Divide deteriorate into syllables:

de · te · ri · o · rate

How to pronounce deteriorate:

Definition of deteriorate:

deteriorate:
The past tense of Deteriorate is deteriorated.

Synonyms for deteriorate:

crumble
dilapidate
go to pot
go to the dogs
wear
wear down
wear off
wear out
wear thin

Antonyms for deteriorate:

accomplish
accumulate
achieve
add to
add value to
admire
advance
advantage
aggrandize
aid
amass
ameliorate
amend
amplify
appreciate
approve
ascend
assist
augment
balloon
be fit
be happy
be healthy
be indifferent
be loyal
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