Synonyms of declinations

declinations

noun

plural of declination

1

as in deteriorations

a change to a lower state or level

there's been a declination in basic civility in our society

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deteriorations
• declines
• degradations
• descents
• falls
• eclipses
• declensions
• degeneracies
• devolutions
• decadences
• degenerations
• downfalls
• decreases
• downgrades
• ebbs
• reductions
• destructions
• dégringolades
• dissolutions
• decays
• decompositions
• dark ages
• disintegrations
• sunsets
• nadirs
• dips
• breakups
• losses
• debasements
• depreciations
• drops
• diminutions
• shrinkages
• ruins
• slumps
• falloffs
• abasements
• decimations
• ruinations
• diminishments
• downtrends
• deflations
• demolitions
• downturns
• drop-offs
• havoc
• abatements
• demolishments
• slips
• decrements
• sags
• downslides
• desolations
• de-escalations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• developments
• rises
• ascents
• evolutions
• upswings
• growths
• advancements
• increases
• renewals
• gains
• restorations
• increments
• enhancements
• additions
• accruals
• flowerings
• supplements
• accretions
• augmentations
• addenda
• raises
• boosts
• revitalizations
• addendums

2

as in refusals

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

congressional declinations of cabinet appointments have been relatively infrequent, most senators believing that the president is entitled to pick his own advisors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refusals
• rejections
• denials
• nos
• disallowances
• nonacceptances
• turndowns
• nays
• noes
• injunctions
• suppressions
• repudiations
• rebuffs
• repressions
• vetoes
• discouragements
• negatives
• spurns
• bans
• repulses
• deterrences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grants
• allowances
• approvals
• agreements
• sanctions
• acceptances
• authorizations
• clearances
• licenses
• concurrences
• leaves
• licences
• consents
• accessions
• permissions
• signatures
• assents
• okays
• acquiescences
• seals
• stamps
• OKs
• sufferances
• imprimaturs