Dwindle and Wax

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Dwindle verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Usage example: our hopes dwindled as the reports of more casualties came in

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Wax is an antonym for dwindle in lessen topic.

Nearby Word: dwindling

Wax verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

Usage example: the commitment of the young volunteers to the cause seems to wax and wane

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Dwindle is an antonym for wax.

Nearby Words: waxed, waxy, waxing, waxen, waxwork

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