waned

[weynd] / weɪnd /

VERB

diminish, lessen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate atrophy decrease die down die out dim dwindle ebb fade peter out shrink slacken subside taper off weaken wither

STRONG

decline drop fail fall moderate relent sink

WEAK

die away draw to a close ease off fade away fall short let up slack off waste away wind down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brighten develop enhance enlarge expand extend grow increase rise strengthen

STRONG

ascend go up reach win

WEAK

raise

Example Sentences

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But China's influence has waned since Rabuka entered office in 2022, favouring Fiji's traditional partnerships with Australia and New Zealand.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

During the ensuing half-century without a major war, the U.S. military waned and business exploded—supercharged by Civil War industrial expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Tonopah, built by the mining industry around 1900 and depleted as the gold, silver, lead and mercury waned, is a remote way station about halfway between Reno and Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

The understanding is that FSG initially backed Slot next season to rebuild the supporter faith that has waned considerably during last season's struggles.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The excitement of Gabes project was short-lived, and their interest waned when they realized he was not just hammering together a primitive raft that they could paddle along the riverbank.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry