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deteriorated

[/dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪd/]
verb (past tense/past participle)
deteriorado
1. became progressively worse in quality, condition, or value
The building's condition deteriorated over the years.
A condição do edifício deteriorou-se ao longo dos anos.
2. declined in health or physical state
His health deteriorated after the accident.
A sua saúde deteriorou-se após o acidente.
3. worsened in terms of relationships or situations
Their relationship deteriorated after the argument.
O relacionamento deles deteriorou-se após a discussão.
Synonyms
declinedworseneddegenerateddegradeddisintegrated
Antonyms
improvedenhancedstrengthenedprogressed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deteriorou
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
piorou
Informal alternative meaning 'got worse'
Portugal
deteriorou-se
Reflexive form commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fell into disrepair
went downhill
lost ground
took a turn for the worse
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