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wane in power
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to experience a decline or reduction in authority, influence, or control.

Meanings

to experience a decline or reduction in authority, influence, or control.

The king's influence began to wane in power as the parliament gained more control.

Synonyms

diminish in authoritylose influencedecline in control

Antonyms

gain powerincrease in influencestrengthen authority

to lose strength or intensity in a position of power.

The CEO's decision-making ability seemed to wane in power after the scandal.

Synonyms

weakenfadedwindle

Antonyms

intensifyamplifygrow

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:55