1. The act of refusing or rejecting help, support, or aid that is offered
The patient's declining assistance from family members worried the social worker.
A recusa de assistência da família preocupava a assistente social.
2. A decrease or reduction in the provision of support or aid
The organization reported declining assistance to rural communities due to budget cuts.
A organização relatou declínio da assistência às comunidades rurais devido a cortes orçamentários.