Synonyms of dwindling

Noun


1. dwindling, dwindling away, decrease, lessening, drop-off

usage: a becoming gradually less; "there is no greater sadness that the dwindling away of a family"

Verb


1. dwindle, dwindle away, dwindle down, decrease, diminish, lessen, fall

usage: become smaller or lose substance; "Her savings dwindled down"

Adjective


1. dwindling, tapering, tapering off, decreasing (vs. increasing)

usage: gradually decreasing until little remains

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