noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ marked , serious , significant
▪
a serious ~ in relations between the two governments
▪ rapid , sharp
▪ gradual , progressive , steady
▪ slow
▪ mental , physical
▪
Mental and physical ~ both occur naturally with age.
▪ economic , environmental
VERB + DETERIORATION
▪ cause , lead to , result in
▪
The stress led to a gradual ~ in her health.
▪ prevent
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Limits on waste dumping will prevent further environmental ~.
▪ arrest ( formal ), stop
▪
Steps need to be taken quickly to arrest the ~ in the countries' relations.
▪ experience , see
▪
The period has seen a spectacular ~ of political stability.
▪ show
DETERIORATION + VERB
▪ occur
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ in
▪
a rapid ~ in his condition
▪ ~ of
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a steady ~ of our economic advantage
PHRASES
▪ signs of ~
▪
The car's bodywork was already showing signs of ~.