Synonyms and antonyms of nosedive in English
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THE FACT OF GETTING SMALLER OR BECOMING LESS
Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive.
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decrease
There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors.
fall
A fall in the price of petrol is unlikely.
fall-off
There's been a sharp fall-off in demand for the product since the company's scandal broke.
falling-off
There has been a slight falling-off in public sector employment growth.
drop
We are expecting a sharp drop in temperatures overnight.
decline
A decline in profits is to be expected in this economic climate.
reduction
The company announced a 10 per cent wage reduction in response to poor earnings.
downturn
The economic downturn is likely to continue.
downswing
Banks took action to counter the downswing in manufacturing.
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When something decreases, it becomes smaller or less. A decrease in something describes the fact of that thing getting smaller or becoming less.
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to be so frightened or surprised that you cannot move or think
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