vi, de*clined  de*clin*ing  :  to tend toward an impaired state or a weaker condition
n 1  :  the process of declining : esp  :  a gradual physical or mental sinking and wasting away  2  :  the period during which the end of life is approaching  3  :  a wasting disease : esp  :  pulmonary tuberculosis .
 
 
 
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