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declinar — meaning in English

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English meaning

abate verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.

Senses

declinar is used for these senses in English:

abate To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
decline (transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.

abate — full definition

verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
verb (law) To cancel or bring a legal matter to an end.

decline — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

derrotar reduzir suprimir abater diminuir embotar barrar excluir cessar descer deduzir decadência