noun as in strong fondness

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deterioration, decline, inflammation

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Example Sentences

Example:His health rapidly deteriorated after the severe fall.

Definition:The action or process of becoming worse or of declining in quality.

From deterioration

Example:He suffered a dramatic decline in his income after the recession.

Definition:The action or process of becoming worse or of going down in quality, quantity, or size.

From decline

Example:The scientist examined the sample for signs of inflammation.

Definition:The reaction of body tissue to injury or disease, as shown by redness, swelling, and pain.

From inflammation