Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of deteriorate Find synonyms for: Verb 1. deteriorate, decay, crumble, dilapidate usage: become worse or disintegrate; "His mind deteriorated" 2. devolve, deteriorate, drop, degenerate, worsen, decline usage: grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of deteriorate (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: hagiography Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language