ebbing

• Nom désignant un déclin ou une diminution progressive de l'intensité, de la force, de la quantité ou de l'ampleur de quelque chose, souvent avec l'idée d'un retrait ou d'un affaiblissement.

A noun referring to a gradual decline in size, strength, power, or number.

indénombrable

1. Gradual declineC1formal

   A gradual decrease in size, strength, power, or number.

   déclin progressif

   • The ebbing of the tide left the beach covered in shells.
   • There was a noticeable ebbing of public support for the policy.
   • The ebbing of his strength was a sign of his illness.

   Synonymesdeclinedecreasediminutionebbfadinglesseningrecedingreductionsubsidingwaning

   Antonymesfloodflowgrowthincreaserisesurge

• Verbe décrivant une diminution ou un déclin progressif, comme le reflux de la mer ou l'affaiblissement d'un sentiment.

A verb used to describe the gradual decrease or decline of something, such as the tide receding or a feeling fading away.

1. Recede or flow backB2formal

   To flow back or recede, especially referring to the tide moving away from the shore.

   Refluer (marée)

   • The tide began to ebb in the late afternoon.
   • We watched the water ebb slowly from the beach.
   • The sea ebbed, leaving behind shells and seaweed.

   Synonymesabatefall backgo outrecederetreatsubsidewane

   Antonymesfloodflowrisesurge

2. Decline or diminishB2formal

   To gradually decrease in strength, intensity, or amount.

   décliner, diminuer

   • His enthusiasm for the project began to ebb after months of delays.
   • The crowd's energy ebbed as the concert went on.
   • Her strength ebbed away as the illness progressed.

   Synonymesabatedeclinediminishdwindlefadelessenrecedesubsidetaperwane

   Antonymesflowgrowincreaserisesurge

Variantes phrasalebb awayebb downebb offebb out