déclin

Definitions of déclin
  1. noun
    change toward something smaller or lower
    synonyms: décadence, recul, régression
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    types:
    corruption, détérioration
    process of changing to an inferior state
    décadence, perte
    gradual decline in amount or activity
    type of:
    diminution, réduction
    a process of becoming smaller or shorter
  2. noun
    a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
    synonyms: chute
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    antonyms:
    augmentation, croissance, hausse
    a growth in strength or number or importance
    type of:
    affaiblissement
    becoming weaker
  3. noun
    returning to a former state
    synonyms: recul, régression
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    type of:
    renversement
    a change from one state to the opposite state
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