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EFFLORESCE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word effloresce. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For EFFLORESCE

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decline
verb, nounv, n
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.

degrade
verbv
verb

• reduce the level of land, as by erosion

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

deteriorate
verbv
verb

• become worse or disintegrate

• grow progressively worse

diminish
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

dwindle
verbv
verb

• become smaller or lose substance

fade
verbv
noun

• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

• gradually ceasing to be visible

verb

• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

• lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

• disappear gradually

• become feeble

stagnate
verbv
verb

• stand still

• cause to stagnate

• cease to flow; stand without moving

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

wilt
verbv
noun

• any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots

• causing to become limp or drooping

verb

• lose strength

• become limp

wither
verbv
verb

• wither, as with a loss of moisture

• lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

Alternatives for DECLINE

Alternatives for DEGRADE

Alternatives for DETERIORATE

Alternatives for DIMINISH

Alternatives for DWINDLE

Alternatives for FADE

Alternatives for STAGNATE

Alternatives for WILT

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