Accretion and Downfall

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Accretion noun - A mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time.

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Downfall is an antonym for accretion.

Nearby Words: accrete, accretive, accreted, accreting

Downfall noun - A change to a lower state or level.

Usage example: the gradual downfall of the Roman Empire

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Accretion is an antonym for downfall.

slow accretion

slow downfall

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