Definition of "deteriorates" [deteriorates]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deteriorate. (verb)

Wiktionary.org : Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License

• "Above all, chains represent a much-needed sense of urgency, a growing conviction that rewarding patients for stoically waiting their turn as their health deteriorates is unjustified and unnecessary."
• "For Stephen Holden, The Architect "deteriorates from a potentially enlightening exploration of urban development and class conflict into a preposterous melodrama.""
• "Once my brain deteriorates enough, I’ll devolve into a typical mindless movie monster, so I have that to look forward to."