noun
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an instance or the fact of becoming less in intensity, strength, power, importance, etc.
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a coming to the end of existence or a being destroyed; death; destruction.
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a spending or using up; expense.
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the condition or quality of being poor; indigence; poverty.
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a distressing or difficult happening; such a situation.
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the condition of being low in condition, position or being humble; a humiliating condition.
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the state of one's mind lacking spirit, energy or interest; spiritlessness; listlessness; dejection.