Dwindle and Taper off

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Dwindle

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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Taper off is a synonym for dwindle in abate topic. In some cases you can use "Taper off" instead a verb "Dwindle", when it comes to topics like lessen, diminish, cut back. popular alternative
Nearby Word: dwindling

Taper off

Taper off verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.
Usage example: at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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Dwindle is a synonym for taper off in abate topic. You can use "Dwindle" instead a verb "Taper off", if it concerns topics such as lower, lessen, diminish, decrease. popular alternative

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