declines
noun
Definitions
Downward movement, fall.
A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
A weakening.
A reduction or diminution of activity.
verb
Definitions
To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
Example: The dollar has declined rapidly since 2001.
To become weaker or worse.
Example: My health declined in winter.
To bend downward; to bring down; to depress; to cause to bend, or fall.
To cause to decrease or diminish.