Decline
Decline noun - The amount by which something is lessened.
Usage example: a huge decline in the value of the artwork after its authenticity was questioned
Shortening and decline are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortening" instead a noun "Decline".
Shortening
Shortening noun - Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods.
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Synonyms for Shortening
Decline and shortening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decline" instead a noun "Shortening".
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Related pairs
- contract and decline
- contract and shortening
- drop and decline
- drop and shortening
- reduction and decline
- reduction and shortening
- depression and decline
- depression and shortening
- lowering and decline
- lowering and shortening
- diminish and decline
- diminish and shortening
- decrease and decline
- decrease and shortening
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