Dwindle and Grow

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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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Grow is an antonym for dwindle in topics: lessen, taper off.

Nearby Word: dwindling

Grow verb - To look after or assist the growth of by labor and care.

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Dwindle is an antonym for grow in develop topic.

Nearby Words: growth, growing, grown, grower

Often the result is that the survivors' numbers gradually dwindle whilst the zombies grow stronger.

Source: Dwindling Party

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