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deteriorates

The correct spelling is deteriorates.

How to pronounce deteriorates

verb

Say it like: Det-erio-rat-es

The correct spelling is deteriorates. To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair. For example: "to deteriorate the mind"

Usage Examples

to deteriorate the mind

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
  2. 2.To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.

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