languishment

noun

Definition of languishmentnext
as in reduction

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for languishment
  1. reduction
  2. decay
  3. decrease
  4. deterioration
  5. degeneration
  6. failing
  7. lapse
  8. decadence
Noun
  • Gauthier, who was mayor during most of the period in which the city achieved its historic drop in violent crime, believes East Palo Alto’s collaborative approach to crime reduction could be scaled up district-wide.
    Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • Uncontrolled tooth decay can lead to infections, loss of teeth and painful abscesses.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The decomposition process would be slow, though, seeing as there is no oxygen in space to help move the process along, and dry air would also slow decay.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of decay
Noun
  • By comparison, that’s a decrease from August’s 4.2 percent, according to new data published by S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
  • But the legislation would come with a major unintended consequence: a decrease in long-term wealth for many young working Americans.
    Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of decrease
Noun
  • Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net increased significantly to $937 million from $501 million in the previous year, due to deterioration in residual values and decreased holding periods.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • On Saturday, jurors sat through hours of silent footage showing Allen's mental deterioration at Westville.
    Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of deterioration
Noun
  • Veterinary care slowed the degeneration, but Moogan eventually lost almost all his vision.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
  • That’s the news out of Oxford University, where a recent study found that there are at least 15 modifiable lifestyle factors that contribute to the acceleration of brain degeneration.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of degeneration
Noun
  • Simply put, these failings of the Giants offense do not fall squarely on the shoulders of the former quarterback.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • So to show up to one of the biggest races in the world, with one of the biggest brands in the world, with one of the most famous, successful racing drivers in the world, and not qualify, well, that's a failing.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of failing
Noun
  • The findings detail lapses in oversight that left families without deeds to their homes.
    Christine Clarridge, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Then, in January 2023, a misconfigured application programming interface exposed personal data for 37 million current customers, marking yet another significant security lapse.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of lapse
Noun
  • Opened in 1889 as the first truly high-end hotel in Britain, The Savoy has been at the forefront of decadence ever since.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Just like buttermilk in biscuits, cottage cheese can lend some extra tang and decadence to many comfort foods like lasagnas and casseroles.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of decadence
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