deteriorate
verbTo decline gradually in condition, quality, or effectiveness.
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ebb
verbTo decline or gradually diminish.
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verbTo gradually intrude on another person's space, time, or rights.
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nounA gradual intrusion into another space, right, or activity.
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noun phraseA model of time preference in which the value assigned to a delayed outcome falls sharply at short delays and more gradually at longer delays.
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adjectiveDeveloping subtly or gradually in a harmful way.
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adjectiveSeriously harmful, especially in a gradual or less obvious way.
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verbTo move backward or away, or gradually become smaller or less intense.
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verbTo weaken support, confidence, or effectiveness, often gradually or indirectly.
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verbTo diminish gradually in strength, size, or intensity.
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