Answer: decline

AnswerCrossword Clue
DECLINESlump
declineBecome smaller, fewer, or less; decrease
decline(in the grammar of Latin, Greek, and certain other languages) State the forms of (a noun, pronoun, or adjective) corresponding to cases, number, and gender
declinePolitely refuse to do something
declineto refuse (to decline to take or accept)
declineBend down; droop
decline(esp. of the sun) Move downward
declineDiminish in strength or quality; deteriorate
declinePolitely refuse (an invitation or offer)
DECLINERecession
DECLINESink
DECLINERefuse
DECLINEDo a grammar chore
DECLINEWane.
DECLINESend regrets
DECLINEGradual loss
DECLINETurn down
DECLINEDrop
DECLINEDownward slope