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DETERIORATING

(verb, adj.)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Deteriorating.

Deteriorating - as a verb

Become worse or disintegrate

Example: "His mind deteriorated"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crumble13decay11dilapidate14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grow progressively worse

Example: "Her condition deteriorated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
degenerate12devolve14drop7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10worsen9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
recuperate14

Deteriorating - as an adjective

Getting worse

Example Sentences

"The deteriorating house needs a lot of repairs."
"The deteriorating relationship between the two countries has reached a breaking point."
"Her deteriorating health requires constant medical attention."
"The deteriorating condition of the roads is causing frequent accidents."
"The deteriorating quality of the product has led to a decrease in sales."
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Word Game Points

Is DETERIORATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deteriorating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETERIORATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DETERIORATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deteriorating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETERIORATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DETERIORATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deteriorating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETERIORATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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