Synonyms: deadening, constipation, stultification, impairment
Definition: the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
Similar words: debasement, degradation
Definition: changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Synonyms: impairment
Definition: damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
Synonyms: damage, impairment, harm
Definition: the occurrence of a change for the worse
Similar words: change, modification, alteration
Definition: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
Usage: the change was intended to increase sales; this storm is certainly a change for the worse; the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago
Synonyms: impairment, handicap, disability, disablement
Definition: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Usage: reading disability; hearing impairment
Similar words: softness, unfitness
Definition: poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
Synonyms: deterioration, impairment
Definition: a symptom of reduced quality or strength
Similar words: decay
Definition: an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Usage: the corpse was in an advanced state of decay; the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair