Wanes Synonyms and Antonyms

The act or process of becoming less active or intense
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ebbs
  2. remissions
  3. abatements
Grow smaller
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. ebbs
  2. weakens
  3. abates
  4. sinks
  5. fades
  6. declines
  7. fails
  8. subsides
  9. degenerates
  10. withers
  11. wilts
  12. wastes
  13. shrinks
  14. recedes
  15. peters
  16. lessens
  17. languishes
  18. lags
  19. flags
  20. decreases
  21. dwindles
  22. diminishes
  23. dies
  24. deteriorates
  25. decays
A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ebbs

Wanes Sentence Examples

  • Therefore the inflow waxes and wanes from season to season throughout the year, but it also varies in the same season in different years.

  • In the case of isolated patches the intensity often waxes and wanes as if a search-light were being thrown on and turned off.

  • Caring for a baby involves its share of hurdles, but most parents find that eventually a routine is developed and the overall challenge wanes.

  • Frequent reassessment is essential to titrate treatment of pain that rapidly waxes and wanes.

  • But interest wanes when the price of 15 times the annual subscription of £ 157 is quoted.

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