Synonyms for decline

Other words for “decline”, grouped by meaning.

We found 17 synonyms for “decline”. The most common are diminution, declination, decay, descent, declivity.

noun change toward something smaller or lower

Synonymsdiminution

noun a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

Synonymsdeclination
Oppositesimprovement

noun a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

Synonymsdecay

noun a downward slope or bend

verb grow worse

Synonymsworsen

verb refuse to accept

verb show unwillingness towards

Synonymsrefuse

verb grow smaller

Synonymsgo downwane

verb go down in value

Synonymsslumpcorrect

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University