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decline - Dictionary definition and meaning for decline

DECLINE

(noun) a downward slope or bend
synonyms : declension , declination , declivity , descent , downslope , fall
(noun) a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
synonyms : decay
(noun) change toward something smaller or lower
synonyms : diminution
(noun) a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
synonyms : declination
(verb) grow worse
"Conditions in the slum worsened"
synonyms : worsen
(verb) grow smaller
"Interest in the project waned"
synonyms : go down , wane
(verb) show unwillingness towards
"he declined to join the group on a hike"
synonyms : refuse
"He refused to discuss the question" -added by sradha_inlas
(verb) inflect for number, gender, case, etc.,
"in many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives"
(verb) go down in value
"the stock market corrected", "prices slumped"
synonyms : correct , slump
(verb) go down
"The roof declines here"
(verb) refuse to accept
"He refused my offer of hospitality"
synonyms : pass up , refuse , reject , turn down

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