Word Type

Noun

The word "deterioration" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

amelioration

Derived Terms

biodeterioration deterioratingly deteriorationism deteriorationist neurodeterioration nondeteriorating photodeterioration undeteriorating

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

change decay decline diminution intensification

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

bastardization corrosion dilapidation distortion emaciation erosion retrogression

Type Of (IsA)

decay decline

Related Terms

aggravate deteriorate deteriorated pejoration vitiation worsen

Related Terms

deteriorate process worse

Synonym Network

descent retrogression

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