Clear
Clear verb - To rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way.
Deteriorating is an antonym for clear.
Deteriorating
Both words in one sentence
- Then it becomes clear that his memory is deteriorating, and it's already bad enough that he forgets things within thirty seconds.
Source: Fan Fic / No Antidote - It's also pretty clear that Mitchell is approaching it with regards to his daughter, who is a rapidly deteriorating drug addict.
Source: Film / The Sweet Hereafter -
A good portion of New Vegas' DLC couldn't have happened without them, and other characters make it clear that they are no less dangerous for their deteriorating sanity.
Source: Genius Ditz
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