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downturn

Thesaurus>the fact of getting smaller or becoming less>downturn
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THE FACT OF GETTING SMALLER OR BECOMING LESS

The economic downturn is likely to continue.
Synonyms and examples
decrease
There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors.
fall
A fall in the price of petrol is unlikely.
fall-off
There's been a sharp fall-off in demand for the product since the company's scandal broke.
falling-off
There has been a slight falling-off in public sector employment growth.
rise
There has been a sharp rise in home sales this month.
drop
We are expecting a sharp drop in temperatures overnight.
decline
A decline in profits is to be expected in this economic climate.
nosedive
Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive.
reduction
The company announced a 10 per cent wage reduction in response to poor earnings.
downswing
Banks took action to counter the downswing in manufacturing.
Antonyms and examples
increase
There has been an increase in noise complaints since the building started.
upturn
Some sectors of the economy have seen a sharp upturn.
upswing
Production is on the upswing after a stagnant third quarter.
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See also
lessen
lower
reduce
bring down
go down
come down
plummet
plunge
crash
cratermainlyUS
dwindle
shrink
contract

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When something decreases, itbecomes smaller or less. A decrease in something describesthe fact of that thing getting smaller or becoming less.
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