decliner
- noun
- /dɪˈklaɪnər/
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declinante
- He was known as a frequent decliner of social events, preferring to stay home.
Examples
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Many decliners were present at the meeting.
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He is a known decliner of invitations.
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The decliner of the invitation sent a polite note to the host.
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As the economy worsened, the company became a steady decliner in the market.
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She was a decliner when it came to attending parties, always preferring to stay home.
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The decliner at the meeting expressed concerns about the proposed contract.
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Most of the decliners in this survey chose not to participate due to lack of interest.
Synonyms
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6.7
A person who does not do, accept, or agree to something
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7.9
A person who refuses to accept proposals or changes, often for political reasons
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4.0
A person who refuses to accept an idea or plan
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5.7
A person or machine that removes things judged unwanted
Someone who rejects people or ideas with strong dislike
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Decliner comes from the verb decline, made of de- 'down' and clinare 'to bend', like the familiar word incline or the everyday verb 'lean'. So a decliner is someone who 'bends away' from an offer and simply turns it down.