verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

deteriorate, corrupt, dishonor

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Example Sentences

Example:The condition of the road has deteriorated over the past few years due to neglect.

Definition:To become worse in condition or quality.

From deteriorate

Example:The politician's actions were corrupt and degraded the public's trust in the government.

Definition:To make morally worse or degenerate; decay in moral or ethical standards.

From corrupt

Example:His actions dishonored the family name and degraded his reputation.

Definition:To bring shame or disgrace upon; depreciate.

From dishonor