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deteriorating
verb

Divide deteriorating into syllables:

de · te · ri · o · rat · ing

How to pronounce deteriorating:

Definition of deteriorating:

deteriorating (verb):
to make inferior in quality or value impair

Synonyms for deteriorating:

desolatetatteredforlorndingyricketytiringdamagedtireddestroyeddecrepit
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Antonyms for deteriorating:

betteringconvalescentdeveloping

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