Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Deteriorate

• (v. t.) To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair; as, to deteriorate the mind.
• (v. i.) To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.

Synonyms of Deteriorate

• Devolve
• Drop
• Degenerate

Antonyms of Deteriorate

• Recuperate

Homophones of Deteriorate