Synonyms of deteriorate
6 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for deteriorate is worsen. Other synonyms of deteriorate are to go off, nerf, degenerate, weaken and rust. The opposite of deteriorate is revamp.
Synonyms and similar words for deteriorate
verbMore synonyms
- worsenTo make worse; to impair.
- to go off
- nerf
- degenerate
- weaken
- rust
Opposite of deteriorate
verbMore antonyms
- ameliorate
- better
- improve
- revampTo improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something).
Meaning of deteriorate
- verb To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
- verb To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.
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Questions about synonyms of deteriorate
- What is another word for deteriorate?
- Deteriorate has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as worsen, to go off, nerf, degenerate, weaken and rust.
- What is the opposite of deteriorate?
- The opposite of deteriorate is revamp. Other antonyms of deteriorate are better.
- What does deteriorate mean?
- Deteriorate means to make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
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