noun as in strong fondness

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deterioration, decline, worsening

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Example:The quality of the air is showing clear signs of deterioration due to pollution.

Definition:A process of declining in quality, standard, or value; deterioration.

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Example:An unexpected decline in sales figures has caused concerns among the management.

Definition:A downward slope or trend, especially in quality, quantity, or value.

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Example:The health of the patient continued to worsen despite the best efforts of the medical team.

Definition:The action or process of worsening or making worse, notably an undesirable change in the quality, condition, or state of something.

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