Dictionary Check: decline

"decline" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

change toward something smaller or lower

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noun

a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

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noun

a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

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noun

a downward slope or bend

verb

grow worse

Example: "Conditions in the slum worsened"
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verb

not accept as true

Example: "He refused to accept what she said"

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