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Synonyms of deterioration

13 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for deterioration is corruption. Other synonyms of deterioration are worsening, degeneration, degradation, debasement and retrogression. The opposite of deterioration is amelioration.

Synonyms and similar words for deterioration

nounThe process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

  • aggravation
  • retrogressionA deterioration or decline to a previous state.
  • worseningA worse situation; an aggravation or deterioration.
  • corruptionThe act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the...
  • debasementThe act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
  • degenerationThe process or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse.
  • degradationDiminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.
  • devolution
  • exacerbationAn increase in the severity of something (such as a disease).
  • ruiningThe act or process by which something is ruined.
  • witheringThe process by which something withers.
  • wrecking
  • embasement obsoleteThe act of bringing down; lowering or deterioration.

Opposite of deterioration

nounThe process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

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Meaning of deterioration

  1. noun The process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

Full definition of deterioration

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Questions about synonyms of deterioration

What is another word for deterioration?
Deterioration has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as corruption, worsening, degeneration, degradation, debasement, retrogression, ruining and withering.
What is the opposite of deterioration?
The opposite of deterioration is amelioration.
What does deterioration mean?
Deterioration means the process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

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