FALLING OFF Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase falling off. (close relations)
Definition of FALLING OFF
Best Alternative Words for FALLING OFF
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| drop-off | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality • a steep high face of rock • a change downward | ||||||||
| falloff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality | ||||||||
| slack | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve • a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality • a stretch of water without current or movement • a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot • the quality of being loose (not taut) • a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely adjective satellite • not tense or taut • flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide • lacking in rigor or strictness verb • avoid responsibilities and work, be idle • be inattentive to, or neglect • release tension on • make less active or fast • become slow or slower • make less active or intense • become less in amount or intensity • cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water | ||||||||
| slump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality • a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment verb • assume a drooping posture or carriage • fall or sink heavily • fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly • fall in value | ||||||||
