Want to say deteriorator differently? Here are other words for deteriorator and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of deteriorator
A person or thing that causes something to become worse or weaker.
Etymology of deteriorator
The word "deteriorator" originates from the Latin words "deterior" meaning worse and the suffix "-ator" which forms an agent noun, indicating a person or thing that performs the action of the verb.
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or factors that contribute to the decline or degradation of something, such as a deteriorator of morals or a deteriorator of the environment.
Synonyms
destroyer
spoiler
vandal
wrecker
marred
corrupter
degrader
impairer
injurer
harmer
damager
abaser
debaser
profaner
desecrator
devastator
ruiner
annihilator
demolisher
destroyer
ravager
saboteur
subverter
underminer
disintegrator
deteriorist
depreciator
devaluator
downgrader
Definitions
- A person or thing that causes something to deteriorate or become worse.
- * Something that impairs or spoils the quality or character of something.
Usage Examples
- The company's financial troubles made it a deteriorator of the local economy.
- * Pollution is a major deteriorator of air and water quality.
Antonyms
preserver
protector
conservator
restorer
revitalizer
rejuvenator
regenerator
renovator
refresher
improver
enhancer
betterer
perfecter
beautifier
refiner
polisher
brightener
illuminator
enlightener
edifier