wane

/wˈe‍ɪn/

/ˈweɪn/

to wane

MAIN VERB

(of the moon) to gradually decrease in its visible illuminated surface as it progresses from full to new moon

antonyms : wax

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

synonyms : decline

Wane

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

synonyms : ebb

Examples

1. The company's marketing campaign started out strong, but it has been losing steam in recent weeks as interest from consumers has waned.

2. Eventually Krakow's power waned.

3. My confidence is waning.

4. My confidence is waning.