Deteriorate
Deteriorate verb - To become worse or of less value.
Decrease is a synonym for deteriorate in sink topic. In some cases you can use "Decrease" instead a verb "Deteriorate".
Decrease
Decrease verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.
Deteriorate is a synonym for decrease in sink topic. Sometimes you can use "Deteriorate" instead a verb "Decrease", if it concerns topics such as grow less or make less.
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| time | deteriorate time | decrease time |
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Decrease and Deteriorate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deteriorate/decrease
Deteriorate & Decrease. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deteriorate/decrease>.
Decrease or Deteriorate. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deteriorate/decrease.
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