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waning

'weɪnɪŋ

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noun
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
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"the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious" "the waxing and waning of the moon"
Opposite:

waxing

type of:
decrease drop-off lessening
(of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases
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"after full moon comes the waning moon"
Opposite:

waxing

Examples of waning

"the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious"
"the waxing and waning of the moon"
"after full moon comes the waning moon"