dwindle away

/ˌdwɪndl əˌweɪ/
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Other forms: dwindled away; dwindles away

Definitions of dwindle away
  1. verb
    become smaller or lose substance
    synonyms: dwindle, dwindle down
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    type of:
    decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
    decrease in size, extent, or range
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