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deteriorating

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/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪŋ/ · de-te-ri-o-rat-ing

to become worse or of lower quality.

Meanings

verbformal

to become worse or of lower quality.

خراب ہونا یا کم معیار بننا۔

خراب ہونا

kharab hona

Synonyms

declineworsendiminishکم ہوناخراب ہونابگاڑنا

Antonyms

improveenhanceameliorateبہتر ہونااچھا ہوناتھوڑا ہونا

Common Collocations

  • deteriorating health
  • deteriorating conditions
  • deteriorating situation

Example Sentences

The patient's health is deteriorating quickly.

مریض کی صحت تیزی سے خراب ہو رہی ہے۔

mareez ki sehat tezi se kharab ho rahi hai.

The environment is deteriorating due to pollution.

آلودگی کے باعث ماحول خراب ہو رہا ہے۔

aloodgi ke baais mahol kharab ho raha hai.

Economic conditions are deteriorating in many countries.

بہت سے ممالک میں اقتصادی حالات خراب ہو رہے ہیں۔

bahut se mulkon mein iqtisadi halaat kharab ho rahe hain.

Easily Confused With

debilitating:Debilitating refers to causing severe weakness or inability, while deteriorating primarily indicates a decline in quality or condition.

Word Family

deterioration
nounتنازلی حالت
deteriorate
verbخراب ہونا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Deteriorate: Think of a plant that is no longer receiving water – it's getting worse.

Picture a wilting flower, symbolizing decline and deterioration.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "deteriorare" — to make worse

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from the Latin term through Middle French into modern English, carrying the sense of decline or making worse.