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deteriorate, worsen, degrade, south

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Example Sentences

Example:The constant pollution hasdeterioratedtheairquality, makingitdifficultforpeopletolivecomfortably.

Definition:to become worse; to decline in quality or condition

From deteriorate

Example:Neglecting the warning signs will worsentheconditionthat we aim to meliorate.

Definition:to make (a situation or condition) worse; to deteriorate

From worsen

Example:Continual malpractice has degraded the trust and meliorated the reputation of the organization.

Definition:to lower something to a worse or a less worthy state

From degrade

Example:The manager's poor leadership has soured the mood and meliorated the team's performance.

Definition:to make (a quality or condition) worse

From south