deterioration
noun/dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #8,289 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the process of becoming progressively worse in condition or quality.
Example sentence
Without proper maintenance, the deterioration of the old bridge became a serious safety concern.
Synonyms & related words
- decline
- decay
- degradation
- worsening
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