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Petering

Definition:

Petering is a verb that means to diminish, dwindle, or decrease gradually, often referring to enthusiasm, interest, or support.

Sense 1:

As a verb (intransitive): To gradually decrease or diminish in strength, quantity, or importance.

Example sentence: After the release of the highly anticipated sequel, the excitement surrounding the movie began petering out.

Sense 2:

As a verb (transitive): To cause something to diminish or dwindle over time.

Example sentence: The constant delays and lack of updates from the company started petering his faith in their product.

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