Dwindle and Rot

Dwindle

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

Rot and dwindle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rot" instead a verb "Dwindle".

Nearby Word: dwindling

Rot

Rot verb - To become worse or of less value.
Usage example: the house slowly fell into disrepair and rotted

Dwindle and rot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dwindle" instead a verb "Rot".

Nearby Words: rotted, rotting, rote
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