What is "deterioration" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "deterioration": a symptom of reduced quality or strength

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /dɪˌtiː.ɹi.ɔˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/

Meaning of "deterioration": process of changing to an inferior state

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /dɪˌtiː.ɹi.ɔˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/

Synonyms:

decline, devaluation, slump, degradation, depreciation, downturn, dislocation, disintegration, dilapidation, downfall, perversion, atrophy, decadence, debasement, descent, ruin, lessening, decomposition, declension, retrogression, abasement, fall, downgrade, adulteration, disrepair, corrosion, rotting, lapse, drop, declination, crumbling, decaying, worsening, vitiation, spoiling, degringolade,

Antonyms:

increase, success, improvement, betterment, building, ascent, rise, upgrade, development, growth, construction,