Synonyms of wane

Noun


1. ebb, ebbing, wane, decline, diminution

usage: a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

Verb


1. decline, go down, wane, decrease, diminish, lessen, fall

usage: grow smaller; "Interest in the project waned"

2. wane, decrease, diminish, lessen, fall

usage: become smaller; "Interest in his novels waned"

3. wane, decrease, diminish, lessen, fall

usage: decrease in phase; "the moon is waning"

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