deteriorate (v.) Copy link Outline I. Trans.II. Intrans.1. corrumpor, ruptus, 32. dētĕrior fīo, factus, fĭĕri3. lābor, lapsus, 3 • deteriorate (v.): I. Trans.: corrumpo; dēprāvo; in pejus muto; deteriorem reddo: v. to corrupt, mar. II. Intrans.: 1. corrumpor, ruptus, 3: the Roman people has so d.d under the influence of largesses, P. R. ita largitionibus corruptus est, Sall. in Cic.: Cic. 2. dētĕrior fīo, factus, fĭĕri: v. worse, and to become. 3. lābor, lapsus, 3: discipline gradually d.s, l. paullatim disciplina, Liv.: more fully, in vitium labitur, Hor. Phr.: rapidly to d., in pejus ruere, Virg.