deteriorate

UK /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/US /dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/

Meaning

verb

to become worse

“Her health deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly afterwards.”

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Her health deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly afterwards.

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