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blight

noun

A damaging influence or a condition of serious decline and deterioration.

Damaging decline or influence

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decay deterioration devastation desolation

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decrepitude

noun

A state of serious deterioration or weakness from age, wear, or neglect.

Deterioration through age or wear

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dilapidation deterioration decay infirmity feebleness

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degenerate

verb

To decline into a worse condition.

Become worse

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deteriorate decline worsen decay devolve regress

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degradation

noun

A decline in quality, condition, or standing.

Decline in condition or standing

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deterioration debasement decline decay

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deteriorate

verb

To decline gradually in condition, quality, or effectiveness.

Become worse

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decline worsen degenerate decay degrade crumble

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disrepair

noun

A poor condition resulting from inadequate upkeep or needed repairs.

Condition needing repairs

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dilapidation deterioration decay decrepitude dereliction

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preservation

noun

The act of protecting something valued from damage, loss, or decay.

Protection from loss

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conservation protection safeguarding maintenance upkeep

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