Definitions

peter

[pee-ter] / ˈpi tər /

VERB

decrease

Synonyms

STRONG

check contract curb decay decline degenerate drain droop drop ease ebb fade lower quiet rebate settle shrink sink slash slump taper wane waste

WEAK

abate calm down crumble curtail cut down depreciate deteriorate devaluate die down diminish drop off dry up dwindle evaporate fall off lessen let up lighten lose edge modify narrow down peter out quell reduce restrain run low shrivel slack off slacken slow down soften subside tail away tail off weaken wear away wear down wither

Antonyms

STRONG

aid ascend assist build develop enlarge expand go up grow help improve increase pour raise rise strengthen stretch

Example Sentences

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Which of these two should I read next?” and Siri recommended “Blindsight” by Peter Watts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The study's lead researcher, Peter Theobald, said it was the first project of its kind focused on women, with some evidence suggesting female brains could be more vulnerable to injury.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The engagement of Peter Phillips, 48, and Harriet Sperling, 45, was announced in August 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Under our policy, energy has to be brought to the table by the large energy user,” said Peter Burke, the Irish minister for enterprise, tourism and employment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Peter helped her to her feet and turned to me.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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