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تضاءل (verb)

To gradually decrease in size, amount, or importance. It is frequently used to describe shrinking resources or fading hopes.

💬 Example

"تضاءلت فرص الفريق في الفوز بعد إصابة اللاعب الرئيسي."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'tall' person (sounds like 'tadaala') who is slowly shrinking and becoming less 'tall'. The word 'tall' helps...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
نقص انكمش تراجع قلّ انحسر
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'تضاءل' for a sudden drop. → Use 'انخفض' or 'انهار' for sudden decreases.

Confusing 'تضاءل' with 'اختفى' (disappeared). → 'تضاءل' means to become less, 'اختفى' means to vanish completely.

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