Synonyms of declination

declination

noun

1

as in decline

a change to a lower state or level

there's been a declination in basic civility in our society

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decline
• deterioration
• degradation
• descent
• decrease
• eclipse
• downfall
• decadence
• fall
• ebb
• reduction
• declension
• degeneracy
• devolution
• destruction
• degeneration
• downgrade
• drop
• dissolution
• decay
• dégringolade
• sunset
• decomposition
• loss
• nadir
• breakup
• disintegration
• dip
• dark age
• depreciation
• slump
• abasement
• debasement
• diminution
• crumbling
• lowering
• falloff
• shrinkage
• rotting
• spoiling
• lessening
• decrement
• sag
• decimation
• diminishment
• ruination
• downturn
• deflation
• abatement
• demolition
• ruin
• havoc
• slip
• downtrend
• drop-off
• desolation
• demolishment
• downslide
• de-escalation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• development
• growth
• evolution
• ascent
• advancement
• upswing
• renewal
• flowering
• increase
• restoration
• revitalization
• enhancement
• addition
• increment
• gain
• augmentation
• blossoming
• accrual
• flourishing
• accretion
• boost
• raise
• supplement
• heightening
• addendum

2

as in refusal

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

congressional declinations of cabinet appointments have been relatively infrequent, most senators believing that the president is entitled to pick his own advisors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refusal
• rejection
• denial
• nonacceptance
• no
• disallowance
• turndown
• nay
• suppression
• injunction
• repudiation
• rebuff
• veto
• repulse
• spurn
• repression
• discouragement
• negative
• ban
• deterrence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• grant
• allowance
• agreement
• acceptance
• consent
• okay
• sanction
• clearance
• permission
• license
• authorization
• concurrence
• assent
• accession
• acquiescence
• leave
• signature
• OK
• seal
• licence
• stamp
• sufferance
• imprimatur