Opposite of having a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth
Opposite of growing, increasing or expanding at a fast rate
Opposite of relating to intellectual or artistic progress, advancement or achievements
Opposite of bringing wealth and success
“After yet another unsuccessful venture, he felt like the American dream was eluding him.”
Opposite of characterized by a rate of rapid change or growth
Opposite of circulating or augmenting in scope rapidly
Opposite of in the process of developing
“Donne's earliest poems showed a developed knowledge of English society coupled with sharp criticism of its problems.”
Opposite of present participle for to become or make larger or more extensive
“The primary problem I encountered was having the pastry shrink a considerable amount while baking them blind.”
Opposite of present participle for to increase in extent, amount, or degree
“As the economy falters, we can expect our profits to dwindle accordingly.”
Opposite of present participle for to add further details to (information)
“Most works of philosophy that run to seventy or eighty volumes are hard to summarize.”
Opposite of present participle for to explain or provide information about something (in greater detail)
“They conspired to obfuscate the facts to the detriment of the health of millions of people.”
Opposite of present participle for to physically spread out
“Some beetles' wings fold inwards and have a protective casing.”
Opposite of present participle for to diverge into, or along, two or more separate paths
(rare) Opposite of present participle for to become less reserved in character or behavior
“As the crowds came in, she began to stress and wanted to keep to herself.”
Opposite of the act or process of becoming larger in quantity
“As this energy system becomes depleted, there is a gradual decrease in power output, which can be measured as a decrease in performance.”
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