Abate and Flag

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

Usage example: interest in the author's home abated as her novels waned in popularity

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Flag is a synonym for abate. In some cases you can use "Flag" instead a verb "Abate".

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Flag verb - To be limp from lack of water or vigor.

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Abate is a synonym for flag in decline topic. Sometimes you can use "Abate" instead a verb "Flag", if it concerns topics such as weaken, fade.

Nearby Word: flagging

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