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to fall away
[phrase form: fall]
01
to gradually lose intensity or strength
Intransitive
Examples
The excitement among the crowd began to fall away as the event dragged on.
As the storm moved away, the wind and rain started to fall away.
02
to deteriorate over time
Intransitive
Examples
The athlete 's performance started to fall away after a series of injuries.
As neglect set in, the old building began to fall away, showing signs of decay.
03
to stop supporting a person or cause
Intransitive
Examples
Some members of the team began to fall away when the project faced challenges.
The public 's trust in the politician started to fall away after the scandal was exposed.
