deteriorator

[US]/[ˌdɪˈtɪərɪəˌreɪtər]/
[UK]/[ˌdɪˈtɪərɪəˌreɪtər]/

Translation

n.A person or thing that causes something to worsen or decline.; Someone who actively contributes to the decline of something.
v.To cause something to deteriorate.

Phrases & Collocations

deteriorator effect

deteriorator risk

deteriorator factors

deteriorator process

deteriorator rate

deteriorator trend

deteriorator impact

Example Sentences

the economic downturn was a significant deteriorator of business confidence.

rising crime rates are a major deteriorator of the neighborhood's appeal.

poor maintenance can be a powerful deteriorator of a building's structural integrity.

chronic stress is a known deteriorator of overall health and well-being.

lack of sleep can be a significant deteriorator of cognitive function.

inflation proved to be a substantial deteriorator of consumer spending power.

political instability acted as a strong deteriorator of foreign investment.

the constant criticism became a deteriorator of his self-esteem.

a sedentary lifestyle is a proven deteriorator of cardiovascular health.

negative news cycles can be a deteriorator of public morale.

the prolonged drought was a serious deteriorator of crop yields.

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