Deterioration and Rectification

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Deterioration noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

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Rectification is an antonym for deterioration.

Rectification noun - The act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right.

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Deterioration is an antonym for rectification in topics: improvement, bettering.

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