LANGUISHMENTS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

languishments

noun

plural of languishment

as in decreases

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Noun

The services economy, more efficient technology, work-from-home policies and strong fiscal stimulus from tax decreases have enabled us to weather short-term oil spikes.

— Dryden Pence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
However, gasoline and fuel oil both saw decreases of more than 9% in June.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of decreases

Noun

But the process has been riddled with stumbling blocks – including persistent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which threatened to derail US-Iran talks last week.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Since then, the process has stretched to require four different levels of review, each with a list of procedural requirements that pose stumbling blocks for prisoners seeking help.

— Christie Thompson, NPR, 17 June 2026

Definition of stumbling blocks

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If Fauci was the patron saint of all that was good about public health, he was also demonized for all of its failings.

— Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
To compound the film’s failings at the box office, The Death of Robin Hood couldn’t generate much momentum from reviews or audience reactions.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of failings

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Leaders face intense workloads, and these stressors can trigger rumination and other mental impediments.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

Definition of impediments

Noun

Construction accidents are not uncommon in India, where rapid infrastructure growth often collides with fragile geology, construction lapses, extreme weather and safety standards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Clear communication about who is responsible for supervision can prevent these lapses.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of lapses

Noun

This can lead to unpredictable behavior, biased algorithms and ethical shortcomings—all of which can lead to harmful outputs with the potential to badly undermine customer trust.

— Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Dee Atkins and Natasha Jenkins demonstrated their understanding of the system’s shortcomings during the hearing.

— Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

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