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degrades, deteriorates, weakens

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Example:The air quality in the city degrades every winter as the factories release more pollutants.

Definition:to lower the condition or quality of; to deteriorate, to worsen.

From degrades

Example:The children's living conditions deteriorated in the winter as they had no source of food and fuel.

Definition:to become worse in quality, state, or condition; to degenerate.

From deteriorates

Example:The effects of the virus are serious and continue to weaken victims.

Definition:to make less strong; to reduce in health, vigor, or prosperity.

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