dwines

/dwaɪnz/
verb
  1. Third person singular of dwine: wastes away, diminishes, or declines gradually.
    • The light dwines as the sun sets behind the mountains.
    • The river's flow dwines during the dry summer months.
    • His patience dwines every time he has to repeat himself.
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