verb, noun as in strong fondness

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decline, wane, recede

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Example:As the company's fortunes declined, the stock price ebbed significantly.

Definition:To lessen or reduce in value, size, or intensity.

From decline

Example:The moon waned and the tide ebbed at the same time.

Definition:To diminish or to become weaker in intensity.

From wane

Example:The river was lower and the beach ebb closer after the storm.

Definition:To move back or recede, especially as the level of the water in a body of water falls.

From recede