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recession

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1 a period of decreased economic activity

the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year

Synonyms for recession

depression,
slump

Words Related to recession

stagnation

Near Antonyms for recession

development,
growth

rally,
recovery

Antonyms for recession

boom

2 an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable

a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation

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rout

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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.

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