dwindle |
lighten |
Related terms |
Dwindle is a related term of lighten.
In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and lighten
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
As verbs the difference between dwindle and lighten
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
dwindle |
wane |
Related terms |
In intransitive terms the difference between dwindle and wane
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
wane is said of a time period that comes to an end.
As a noun wane is
a gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.
dwindle |
contract |
Related terms |
In intransitive terms the difference between dwindle and contract
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
contract is to make an agreement or contract; to covenant; to agree; to bargain.
As a noun contract is
an agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
As an adjective contract is
contracted; affianced; betrothed.
dwindle |
ease |
Related terms |
Dwindle is a related term of ease.
In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and ease
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
ease is to proceed with little effort.
As verbs the difference between dwindle and ease
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
ease is to free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
As a noun ease is
the state of being comfortable or free from stress.
dwindle |
ebb |
Related terms |
Dwindle is a related term of ebb.
In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and ebb
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
ebb is to cause to flow back.
As verbs the difference between dwindle and ebb
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
ebb is to flow back or recede.
As a noun ebb is
the receding movement of the tide.
As an adjective ebb is
low, shallow.
dwindle |
taper |
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In intransitive terms the difference between dwindle and taper
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
taper is to diminish gradually.
As a noun taper is
a slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light.
dwindle |
slacken |
Related terms |
In intransitive terms the difference between dwindle and slacken
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
slacken is to gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack.
drop |
dwindle |
Synonyms |
Drop is a synonym of dwindle.
In lang=en terms the difference between drop and dwindle
is that
drop is to cancel or end a scheduled event, project or course while
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size.
As verbs the difference between drop and dwindle
is that
drop is to fall in droplets (of a liquid) while
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size.
As a noun drop
is a small mass of liquid just large enough to hold its own weight via surface tension, usually one that falls from a source of liquid.
dwindle |
lower |
Related terms |
Dwindle is a related term of lower.
In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and lower
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc.
As verbs the difference between dwindle and lower
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or
lower can be .
As an adjective lower is
(
low).
As an adverb lower is
.
dwindle |
alleviate |
Related terms |
Dwindle is a related term of alleviate.
In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and alleviate
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.
As verbs the difference between dwindle and alleviate
is that
dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while
alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.
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