English dictionary

decline

/d/I/,kl/aI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

change toward something smaller or lower

noun.process

Synonyms diminution

Source: WordNet 3.0
a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

noun.state

Synonyms declination

Antonyms improvement melioration

Source: WordNet 3.0
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

noun.process

Synonyms decay

Source: WordNet 3.0
a downward slope or bend

noun.object

Synonyms declension declination declivity descent downslope fall

Antonyms acclivity ascent climb raise rise upgrade

Source: WordNet 3.0
A falling off; a tendency to a worse state; diminution or decay; deterioration; also, the period when a thing is tending toward extinction or a less perfect state; as, the decline of life; the decline of strength; the decline of virtue and religion.

noun

Source: webster1913

grow worse

verb.change

Synonyms degenerate deteriorate devolve drop worsen

Antonyms ameliorate better improve meliorate

Source: WordNet 3.0
refuse to accept

verb.possession

Synonyms dishonor dishonour pass up refuse reject turn down

Antonyms accept have take

Source: WordNet 3.0
show unwillingness towards

verb.communication

Examples
He declined to join the group on a hike.

Synonyms refuse

Antonyms accept consent go for

Source: WordNet 3.0
grow smaller

verb.change

Synonyms go down wane

Source: WordNet 3.0
go down

verb.motion

Examples
The roof declines here.

Source: WordNet 3.0
go down in value

verb.motion

Synonyms correct drop slump

Source: WordNet 3.0
inflect for number, gender, case, etc.,

verb.communication

Examples
In many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To bend, or lean downward; to take a downward direction; to bend over or hang down, as from weakness, weariness, despondency, etc.; to condescend.

verb

Source: webster1913
To bend downward; to bring down; to depress; to cause to bend, or fall.

verb

Source: webster1913