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Words related to deterioration
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decay
When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process. -
slump
to drop or fall heavily; collapse: Suddenly she slumped to the floor. -
wear
to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like: to wear a coat; to wear a saber; to wear a disguise. -
antioxidant
An antioxidant is a substance which slows down the damage that can be caused to other substances by the effects of oxygen. Foods which contain antioxidants are thought to be very good for you. -
downtick
a decline or deterioration in business activity, in mood, etc. -
failure
an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.