Deteriorating

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/

Deteriorating (verb)

  1. To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair
  2. To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate

Examples

  • The paint will deteriorate if you leave it in sun.
  • His health deteriorated quickly after the accident.