deteriorate (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def become worse or disintegrate
examples His mind deteriorated
Frame - 1 Something ----s
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Hypernym decay, crumble, dilapidate
Derivationally related form deteriorate → deterioration; deteriorate → deterioration
Hyponym go to pot, go to the dogs; wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
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Derivationally related form deterioration → deteriorate; deterioration → deteriorate
Hypernym go to pot, go to the dogs; wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin
Hyponym decay, crumble, dilapidate

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