decreased, diminished, waned
1. third person singular preterite of 'decrescer' - to become smaller, to diminish in size, quantity, or intensity
The population decreased over the years.
A população decresceu ao longo dos anos.
2. to reduce gradually or progressively
The sound decrescended as he walked away.
O som decresceu conforme ele se afastava.
3. in music, to gradually reduce in volume or intensity
The music decrescendoed at the end of the piece.
A música decresceu no final da peça.
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