deteriorate
merosot
definition
verb
relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply
become progressively worse.
example
This was not to last though, and the party of six fully expected the conditions to 'deteriorate' .
Could it the situation really 'deteriorate' to the point where China would threaten Taiwan with physical destruction?
After all, studies indicate that our faculties 'deteriorate' with age at varying degrees.
Indeed, as far as the railways are concerned, they are far worse and set to 'deteriorate' further in the short term.
There is growing unrest in Hong Kong over 'deteriorating' economic and social conditions.
His behaviour has steadily 'deteriorated' over the years.
In a seminal article, Leopold defined senescence in plant cells, along the lines previously proposed by Medawar, as ‘the 'deteriorative' processes that are natural causes of death’.
The relationship 'deteriorated' to the extent where they would split up and get back together.
Even though they are less than six months old, they are already 'deteriorating' and their condition can only worsen.
The mayor said stadiums were 'deteriorating' at a fast rate rendering them unsuitable for matches.
To prevent such sudden 'deteriorations' , it is considered preferable to keep patients in intensive care longer.
Anti-freeze must be changed every two years due to the 'deterioration' of the corrosion inhibitors.
If bond prices rise, it could imply that experts reckon economic conditions are 'deteriorating' .
The images would be compared every year to detect any 'deterioration' .
But its glory began to fade after the Second World War and it has been 'deteriorating' gradually ever since.
The snow on the lower slopes is 'deteriorating' , so we are climbing higher to get better conditions.
The low viscosity and enhanced molecular mobility in the rubbery or liquid state would permit certain 'deteriorative' reactions to proceed rapidly, which are otherwise retarded in the glassy state.
The situation for Japanese film-makers in the mid-1940s had 'deteriorated' to unbearable levels.
The situation has 'deteriorated' to a point where our professional status is in jeopardy.
The evidence continues to mount that the US economy is 'deteriorating' at a very rapid pace.
Gray never ages and his looks never fade, but the painting of his serene visage 'deteriorates' at an alarming rate.
Our society has almost sunk into abysmal moral degeneration and 'deterioration' .
But the condition of the building is now 'deteriorating' rapidly after lying empty for more than six years.
Joanna's family say the quiet youngster's health visibly 'deteriorated' over a year.
Eyesight 'deteriorates' with age, making it difficult to focus on small print.
The weather 'deteriorated' again - which conspired with our general malaise to keep us from venturing outside much.
According to Hillman as well as Hillman and Ursprung, liberalization has a 'deteriorative' effect on economic performance until a cultural adaptation takes place.
But if there is a 'deterioration' in sales, Hunter will not be able to drop his offer.
Molecular mobility within preserved biological materials provides a first approximation of the rate of 'deteriorative' reactions that ultimately affect shelf-life.
Theoretically, acceptance of the reductive equivalents should, on the one hand, stimulate energy metabolism and, on the other, prevent 'deteriorative' effects of cytoplasm acidification.
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