ebb

Noun
  1. A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) (synset 113491694)
    is a type of: decline, diminution - change toward something smaller or lower
    same as: ebbing, wane
  2. The outward flow of the tide (synset 107416747)
    is a type of: flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
    is a part of: ebbtide - the tide while water is flowing out
    same as: reflux
Verb
  1. Flow back or recede (synset 201907928)
    "the tides ebbed at noon"
    is a type of: fall back - move back and away from
    same as: ebb away, ebb down, ebb off, ebb out
  2. Hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb (synset 201130064)
    is a type of: beleaguer, besiege, circumvent, hem in, surround - surround so as to force to give up
  3. Fall away or decline (synset 200571984)
    "The patient's strength ebbed away"
    is a type of: recede - become faint or more distant

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