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stagnation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of stagnation

a lack of activity or development and especially economic development

After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of stagnation

depression, recession, slump

bust, crash, panic

downbeat, downdraft, downswing, downtrend, downturn, slowdown

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of stagnation

development, growth

advancement, progress

rally, recovery

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