Decline

verb

dɪ,klaɪn

Noun

a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
Similar:Declination
Type of:StatusCondition
a downward slope or bend
Similar:DeclensionDeclinationDeclivityDescentDownslope
Type of:SideInclineSlope
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Similar:Decay
Type of:DecrementDecrease
change toward something smaller or lower
Similar:Diminution
Type of:DecrementDecrease

show unwillingness towards
“he declined to join the group on a hike”
Similar:Refuse
Type of:ReactRespond
go down
“The roof declines here”
Type of:Drop
inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
“in many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives”
Type of:Inflect
grow worse
Similar:Worsen
Type of:Turn
go down in value
Similar:Correct Slump
Type of:FallDescend
grow smaller
Similar:Wane
Type of:DiminishDecreaseFall
refuse to accept
Similar:Refuse Reject