Declining
/dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of decline, meaning to refuse or to diminish in quality, amount, or strength.
The party is declining the offer due to unfavorable terms.
Forms
- decline
- declined
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Commentary
'Declining' is a present participle used primarily in contexts involving refusal or reduction; see 'decline' for full definitions.
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