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péricliter — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
  • languish verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.

Senses

péricliter is used for these senses in English:

  • decline (intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
  • languish (intransitive) To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. [from 17th c.]

decline — full definition

  1. verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
  2. verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
  3. noun A gradual decrease or worsening.

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