deteriorate
verb
become worse or disintegrate
“His mind deteriorated”
grow worse
“Her condition deteriorated”
“Conditions in the slums degenerated”
Oppositesrecuperate
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Deteriorate meaning
What does “deteriorate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“deteriorate” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: become worse or disintegrate.