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dastardly(adjective, weak, spineless, gutless)
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decline(noun, decrease, depression, reduction, devaluation)
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decrement(noun, contraction)
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demure(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest, nervous)
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demurral(dislike, disagreement, doubt, opposition, protest)
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demurring(noun, adjective, dislike, challenge, disagreement)
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detached
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diminish
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discreet(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, mild)
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distant
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draining(verb, diminishing, decreasing)
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drop(verb, decrease, reduction)
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dropping(verb, adjective, declining, lowering, falling)
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ebbing(adjective, declining, lowering, falling, decreasing)
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fading(lessening, shriveling)
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growing
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halfhearted(adjective, irresolute)
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halting(verb, hesitating)
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indecisive(adjective, irresolute)
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infirm(adjective, irresolute)
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