disparish

/dɪˈsɑrɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to lose members or followers, especially a church or religious organization

“The church began to disparish as more and more members left due to disagreements with the leadership.”

2. noun

the act of losing members or followers, especially a church or religious organization

“The disparish of the church was a slow and painful process that affected many people.”

Synonyms

  • decline
  • wane

Antonyms

  • grow
  • increase