decline
simple noun/verb92 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
describes a decline that is both quick and significant
describes a decline that falls very quickly
a downturn in the economy of a country or region
a decrease in the number of people living in an area
slow decline7.8
describes a decline that is very sudden and steep
a worsening of ethical standards or behavior
used to state when or where a decline happened
used to describe the gradual loss of power, prosperity, or influence of something, like an empire or civilization.
decline in9.0
used to specify what is declining (e.g., a decline in sales)
in decline8.5
in a state of becoming worse, weaker or less in number
similar to 'in decline', often used for trends
to make a situation better after it has been getting worse