Definitions

1. verb

to become weak or feeble, especially in old age; to decline or deteriorate

“As she dwined into her 80s, her physical abilities began to slow down.”

2. verb

to die or perish, especially in a gradual or natural process

“The once-thriving business began to dwine as the economy declined.”

3. noun

a slow and gradual decline or decrease, especially in strength or vitality

“The dwine of the company’s sales over the past year has been alarming.”