Definition of Deterioration

a state of decline; the condition of becoming of less value or in poorer health

Examples of Deterioration in a sentence

Muscular deterioration has left Rick without the ability to control his muscles.  🔊

As I watched the deterioration of my parents’ marriage, I prayed they would divorce soon.  🔊

Eating lots of sweets will result in a deterioration of your chewing ability.  🔊

Sadly, it took over a year for the town to grasp the extent of the water’s deterioration.  🔊

The sudden deterioration of the weather has forced the wedding planner to move the ceremony indoors.  🔊

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