receding

relapsing

dormant inactive latent regressive suspended

dominant overbalancing prevailing

declining deteriorating inverted lapsing reversed sinking slipping worsening

backward catabolic contrary inverse

forward positive

decrease deflation recession reduction shrinkage

abbreviation abridgment compression condensation condensing confinement constriction curtailment diminution dwindling elision evaporation lessening narrowing omission reducing shrinking tightening withdrawal

abbreviating abridging confining curtailing cutting down decreasing deflating diminishing drawing together evaporating lopping omitting shrivelling tensing withdrawing

enlargement increase

expansion opening

amplification dilation extension lengthening spread stretch

departure exodus loss removal

desertion disintegration dispersal dissipation dissolution ebbing eclipse escape evanescence evaporation exit fading flight going melting passing recession retirement wane withdrawal

ceasing to exist decline and fall dematerialization disappearing act wearing away

arrival entrance

stay staying

appearance coming

ceasing to exist decline and fall dematerialization departure desertion disappearing act disintegration dispersal dissipation dissolution ebbing eclipse escape evanescence evaporation exit exodus fade-out fading flight going loss melting passing recession removal retirement wane wearing away withdrawal