deteriorate
//dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt//
Verb
deteriorateInfinitive
deterioratePresent tense
deterioratedPast tense
deterioratedPast participle
deterioratingPresent participle
deterioratesThird-person singular
1
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or function over time.
The patient's condition began to deteriorate after the surgery.
2
To decline in health, strength, or vitality.
My grandmother's health has deteriorated rapidly over the past few months.