DECLINE
Scrabble letter values: D2E1C3L1I1N1E1 = 10
Definition
- noun change toward something smaller or lower. — synonyms: diminution
- noun a condition inferior to an earlier condition. — synonyms: declination
- noun a gradual decrease. — synonyms: decay
- noun a downward slope or bend. — synonyms: descent, declivity, fall, declination, declension, downslope
- verb grow worse. — synonyms: worsen
- verb refuse to accept. — synonyms: refuse, reject, pass_up, turn_down
- verb show unwillingness towards. — synonyms: refuse
- verb grow smaller. — synonyms: go_down, wane
- verb go down.
- verb go down in value. — synonyms: slump, correct
- verb inflect for number, gender, case, etc..
Examples
- “a gradual falling off from a better state”
- “as of stored charge or current”
- “Conditions in the slum worsened”