verb as in strong fondness

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decline, diminish, ruin

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Example Sentences

Example:The health of the community declined when the park was not properly maintained.

Definition:To become worse in quality, value, or condition; deteriorate.

From decline

Example:The beauty of the landscape diminished when the forest was logged.

Definition:To make less or smaller; reduce in size, amount, degree, or intensity.

From diminish

Example:The storm ruined the garden, which had once been a paradise for flowers.

Definition:To destroy something completely; damage beyond repair.

From ruin