Backslide and Dwindle

Backslide

Backslide verb - Drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards.
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Dwindle and backslide are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dwindle" instead a verb "Backslide".

Dwindle

Dwindle verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Backslide and dwindle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backslide" instead a verb "Dwindle".

Nearby Word: dwindling
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