devolve (v)
deteriorate (v)
drop#1 (v)
degenerate (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 29
def grow worse
examples Her condition deteriorated
Conditions in the slums degenerated
The discussion devolved into a shouting match
Frame - 1 Something ----s
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
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Hypernym worsen, decline
Derivationally related form degenerate → degenerative; degenerate → degeneration
Derivationally related form degenerate → degeneration
Derivationally related form deteriorate → deterioration; deteriorate → deterioration
Antonym deteriorate → recuperate
Hyponym tire, pall, weary, fatigue, jade; languish, fade; waste, rot
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Derivationally related form degenerative → degenerate; degeneration → degenerate
Derivationally related form deterioration → deteriorate; deterioration → deteriorate
Derivationally related form degeneration → degenerate
Hypernym tire, pall, weary, fatigue, jade; languish, fade; waste, rot
Antonym recuperate → deteriorate
Hyponym worsen, decline

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