decline
verb (used with object)
to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse.
decliner
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a word derived from
decline.
Example Sentences
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They expect Akamai’s core content-delivery business, which centers on moving data across the internet, to transition from a double-digit decliner to generally stable as the industry constricts and traffic trends improve.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
Fermi’s stock plummeted 44.8% in recent morning trading, enough to make it the biggest decliner listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 12, 2025
The stock fell 5.4% in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday to the lowest close since March 2, the biggest decliner on the main equities gauge.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2021
The energy sector, pressured by a drop in oil prices, was the lead decliner, while insurers were some of the biggest losers in the financial sector a day after powerful Hurricane Michael slammed into Florida.
From Reuters ● Oct. 11, 2018
He was a studious decliner of honours and titles, being already in that esteem with his country that they could have added little to him besides their burden.
From Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees by Nisbet, John
