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depletion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of depletion

the amount by which something is lessened

the kind of catastrophic illness that can make a sizable depletion in a family's savings

Synonyms of depletion

abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, dent, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Words Related to depletion

deduction, subtraction

downturn, slip, slump

curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms of depletion

accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement

continuation, extension

upswing, uptrend, upturn

Antonyms of depletion

boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

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