Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deteriorate-badly
verb
/dɪˈtɪərɪəreɪt ˈbædli/
Definition
to worsen significantly or to decline sharply in quality or condition.
Examples
- The old building started to deteriorate badly after years of neglect.
- His health began to deteriorate badly after the accident.
- Without proper maintenance, the roads will deteriorate badly during the winter.
Meaning
When something deteriorates badly, it means that it is undergoing a serious decline, making it much worse than it was before.
Synonyms
- worsen
- decline
- degrade
- diminish
- worsen significantly
