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noun • change toward something smaller or lower • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • a downward slope or bend verb • grow worse • not accept as true • show unwillingness towards • grow smaller • go down • fall in value • inflect for number, gender, case, etc. | ||||||||
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noun • (Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively) • a large strong and aggressive woman • mainly green tropical American parrots • a major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles) | ||||||||
Ants Partner Fibbed About Competitions Close Being Avoided Crossword Clue
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DECLINED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DECLINED
Updated: October 14, 2023
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We think the answer is "" which means:
- noun
- • Change toward something smaller or lower
- • A condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
- • A gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
- • A downward slope or bend verb
- • Grow worse
- • Not accept as true
- • Show unwillingness towards
- • Grow smaller
- • Go down
- • Fall in value
- • Inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
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