What is the meaning of deteriorate?

verb

  • Become worse or disintegrate.
    • usage: "His mind deteriorated"
  • Grow worse.
    • usage: "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"
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