declinate

/dɪˈklɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to decline or become weaker in intensity, amount, or degree; to slope or incline downward

“The disease began to declinate as the new treatment took effect.”

2. noun

a decline or downward slope

“The declination of the hill made it difficult to climb.”

Synonyms

  • decline
  • diminish
  • slump

Antonyms

  • escalate
  • increase
  • rise