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Deteriorate

/dɪˈtɪriəˌreɪt/
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(verb) To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.

The situation may deteriorate at any time.
Tom's and Mary's relationship continued to deteriorate.
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The situation may ____ at any time.

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