verb (archaic) as in strong fondness

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deteriorate, degrade

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Example Sentences

Example:The quality of the performance deteriorate with each rehearsal.

Definition:To become worse or to move towards a worse state; to degenerate or decline in quality or condition.

From deteriorate

Example:The reputation of the company degrade as a result of the scandal.

Definition:To lower the quality of; to reduce the status or standard of something.

From degrade