"decline" | Definition and Related Words

decline

Noun

Change toward something smaller or lower (synset 113478551)
is a type of: decrease, decrement - a process of becoming smaller or shorter
subtypes:
- declension, decline in quality, deterioration, worsening - process of changing to an inferior state
- detumescence - diminution of swelling; the subsidence of anything swollen
- ebb, ebbing, wane - a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
- erosion - a gradual decline of something
- loss - gradual decline in amount or activity
- nosedive - a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline
- sinking spell - a temporary decline in health or value
- slippage - decline from a standard level of performance or achievement
same as: diminution
A condition inferior to an earlier condition;
A gradual falling off from a better state (synset 114445892)
is a type of: condition, status - a state at a particular time
subtypes:
- disuse, neglect - the state of something that has been unused and neglected
- twilight - a condition of decline following successes
- wreck - something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
same as: declination
A gradual decrease;
As of stored charge or current (synset 113477740)
is a type of: decrease, decrement - a process of becoming smaller or shorter

subtypes: exponential decay, exponential return - a decrease that follows an exponential function

same as: decay
A downward slope or bend (synset 109288526)
is a type of: incline, side, slope - an elevated geological formation
subtypes:
- downhill - the downward slope of a hill
- steep - a steep place (as on a hill)
same as: declension, declination, declivity, descent, downslope, fall

Verb

Grow worse (synset 200204228)
"Conditions in the slum worsened"

is a type of: change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
subtypes:
- inflame - become inflamed; get sore
- come down, sicken - get sick
- degenerate, deteriorate, devolve, drop - grow worse
- deprive, impoverish - take away
- fail - get worse
- tumble - suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
- drop away, drop off, fall away, slip - get worse
- suffer - get worse
- lose, suffer - be set at a disadvantage
- regress, retrograde, retrogress - get worse or fall back to a previous condition
- turn down - take a downward direction
same as: worsen
Refuse to accept (synset 202242120)
"He refused my offer of hospitality"
subtypes:
- dishonor, dishonour - refuse to accept
- bounce - refuse to accept and send back
same as: pass up, refuse, reject, turn down

verb group: disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down - reject with contempt
Show unwillingness towards (synset 200799092)
"he declined to join the group on a hike"

is a type of: react, respond - show a response or a reaction to something
subtypes:
- disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down - reject with contempt
- contract out - refuse to pay a levy to a union for political use
- regret - decline formally or politely
- repudiate - refuse to recognize or pay
- disobey - refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
same as: refuse
Grow smaller (synset 200432779)
"Interest in the project waned"

is a type of: decrease, diminish, fall, lessen - decrease in size, extent, or range
subtypes:
- dip - go down momentarily
- wear on - pass slowly (of time)
- drop - go down in value
same as: go down, wane
Go down (synset 202043721)
"The roof declines here"

is a type of: drop - to fall vertically

subtypes: dip, sink - appear to move downward
Go down in value (synset 201975617)
"the stock market corrected"; "prices slumped"

is a type of: come down, descend, fall, go down - move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

same as: correct, slump
Inflect for number, gender, case, etc. (synset 200984945)
"in many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives"

is a type of: inflect - change the form of a word in accordance as required by the grammatical rules of the language

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