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Meaning:

(to cause something) to become gradually narrower towards one end; a length of string with a covering of wax, burnt to give a light

decrease

abate dwindle lessen recede subside taper off bate close diminish drain fade narrow reduce rescind thin wane weaken die away die out thin out wind down
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