languishment

noun

Definition of languishmentnext
as in reduction

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  1. reduction
  2. decay
  3. decrease
  4. deterioration
  5. degeneration
  6. failing
  7. lapse
  8. decadence
Noun
  • In February, the company announced price reductions of as much as 55% on a wide range of core cloud products.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • For example, with the exception of the success in insulin price reduction, the IRA could disincentivize new drug development by placing price controls on some drug categories faster than others.
    Steve Brozak, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • It has been known to help oral health by preventing tooth decay and cavities, especially in children.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Not only does topping a crape myrtle turn it into an eyesore, but these brutal pruning cuts can cause disease and decay to set into the wood.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decay
Noun
  • Only 25% of new car buyers are considering an EV for their next purchase, a 2% decrease from last year.
    Anshuman Tripathy, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • As the policy rate increases or decreases, variable mortgage rates are expected to rise or decline respectively.
    Reza Ghazi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of decrease
Noun
  • As stocks continued higher into early December signs of deterioration started to appear.
    Tom Aspray, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But top Democratic leaders insist some compromise must be found this year to stem deterioration of core programs.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of deterioration
Noun
  • Overweight or obese cats are more exposed to the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis and faster degeneration of affected joints, and urinary bladder stones, as well as anesthetic complications.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • New hope for patients with spinal cord injuries or degeneration Each year, up to half a million people worldwide suffer a spinal cord injury—and countless others are impacted by the devastating effects.
    NBC Universal, NBC News, 7 July 2023
Definition of degeneration
Noun
  • Often, these norms suppress dissent, discourage employees from reporting unethical behavior or foster complacency among those who witness leadership failings.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • That, in turn, led to a campaign focused on the failings of the 118th Congress, historically one of the least productive in history.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of failing
Noun
  • The Nets were up three with 1:06 left when the Bucks suffered their worst mental lapse of the night.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Trump's decision to inject the issue into shutdown talks added a new dimension to the legislative fight with just two days to go before funding lapses.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of lapse
Noun
  • The decadence is liberating, the lack of inhibitions is liberating.
    James Factora, Them, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Yet the overall decadence of the drink remains the same.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of decadence
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