Deterioration
Deterioration noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.
Detriment and deterioration are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Detriment" instead a noun "Deterioration".
Detriment
Detriment noun - Something that causes loss or pain.
Deterioration and detriment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deterioration" instead a noun "Detriment".
Nearby Words: detrimental, detrimentally
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