noun as in strong fondness

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deterioration, decline, decay

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Example:As the water quality deteriorated, the fish population began to decline.

Definition:The act of making worse or less favorable; the state of decline or poor condition.

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Example:The company's profits have been declining steadily over the past few years.

Definition:The act of declining; to become worse in quality, quantity, or strength.

From decline

Example:The stadium has decayed to such a state that it can no longer be used for games.

Definition:The process of deteriorating or decaying, either physically or morally; a state of ruin or decay.

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