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deteriorating

The correct spelling is deteriorating.

How to pronounce deteriorating

verb

Say it like: Det-erio-rat-ing

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

Usage Examples

to deteriorate the mind

Meanings

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.

adjective

  1. 1.Getting worse

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