Collocations for deterioration - noun
ADJECTIVE
marked,
serious,
significant
a serious deterioration in relations between the two governments
a serious deterioration in relations between the two governments
rapid,
sharp
gradual, progressive, steady
slow
mental, physical
Mental and physical deterioration both occur naturally with age.
gradual, progressive, steady
slow
mental, physical
Mental and physical deterioration both occur naturally with age.
economic,
environmental
VERB + deterioration
cause,
lead to,
result in
The stress led to a gradual deterioration in her health.
The stress led to a gradual deterioration in her health.
prevent
Limits on waste dumping will prevent further environmental deterioration.
Limits on waste dumping will prevent further environmental deterioration.
arrest (formal),
stop
Steps need to be taken quickly to arrest the deterioration in the countries' relations.
Steps need to be taken quickly to arrest the deterioration in the countries' relations.
experience,
see
The period has seen a spectacular deterioration of political stability.
The period has seen a spectacular deterioration of political stability.
show
PREPOSITION
deterioration in
a rapid deterioration in his condition
a rapid deterioration in his condition
deterioration of
a steady deterioration of our economic advantage
a steady deterioration of our economic advantage
PHRASES
signs of deterioration
The car's bodywork was already showing signs of deterioration.
The car's bodywork was already showing signs of deterioration.