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What is another word for Decline? – 124 Decline Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deterioration decay downfall slump decrease reduction drop fall slump deterioration ebb wane lessening weakening falloff downturn regression retrogression collapse crumbling disintegration degeneration debilitation enfeeblement impairment decline diminution abatement subsidence recession depression slump downturn

    Meaning of Decline

    The word "decline" can be defined as a downward trend or a decrease in something, such as a decline in health, a decline in sales, or a decline in popularity, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "decline" as a situation in which something becomes weaker or less successful, or a refusal to accept or do something.
    • The Oxford Dictionary states that "decline" can refer to a decrease in amount, degree, or intensity, or a refusal or failure to do something.

    Example Uses

    • The company's sales began to decline after the economic downturn, forcing them to lay off several employees.
    • Her health started to decline rapidly after she was diagnosed with the illness, and she had to undergo intensive treatment.
    • The city's population has been in decline for several years due to a lack of job opportunities and high cost of living.
    • He declined the offer to join the company's board of directors, citing personal reasons.
    • The decline of the Roman Empire was a gradual process that occurred over several centuries.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    increase growth improvement rise ascent expansion augmentation enhancement strengthening upsurge surge boom flourishing thriving prospering advancement progress elevation escalation intensification augmentation amplification enlargement

    Related Nouns

    decrease reduction downturn slump collapse deterioration decadence decay corruption rot degeneration disintegration crumbling fragmentation downfall slump decline fall ebb wane lessening weakening falloff

    Related Verbs

    decrease reduce decline deteriorate decay crumble disintegrate collapse slump fall ebb wane lessen weaken falter fail slump drop plunge plummet deteriorate degenerate

    Related Adjectives

    declining decreasing reduced diminished weakened faltering failing crumbling disintegrating collapsing deteriorating decaying rotten corrupt decadent degenerate fragmented fallen slumping ebbing waning lessening weakening