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There are 2 meanings of the word Deteriorates.

Deteriorates - 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

Example Sentences

"If you don't water the plants regularly, their condition deteriorates."
"When food is left out in the heat, it quickly deteriorates and becomes unsafe to eat."
"If you don't exercise regularly, your physical fitness deteriorates."
"The quality of the air deteriorates when there is heavy pollution."
"If you don't take care of your car, its performance slowly deteriorates."
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Word Game Points

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

DETERIORATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DETERIORATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deteriorates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETERIORATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DETERIORATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deteriorates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETERIORATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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