fall away
Slowly fade out
Fall away means to gradually diminish, disappear, or become detached.
Supporters fall away when enthusiasm wanes.
Paint falls away from neglected surfaces.
In religious contexts, to fall away is to abandon faith or commitment: Many members fell away after the scandal.
The phrase often suggests a natural or inevitable decline rather than sudden loss.
Decrease gradually over time
subside · decrease · lessen · taper · shrink · decline · drop off · peter out
To set apart
- break offSeparate by snapping
- peelOuter fruit layer
- flakeThin detached fragment
- crumbleFragment gradually
come loose · shed · slough · chip · splinter · drop · erode · disintegrate
dwindle
Decrease gradually over time
recede · subside · decrease · lessen · taper · shrink · decline · drop off · peter out · trail off
separate
To set apart
come loose · crumble · shed · slough · chip · splinter · drop · erode · disintegrate · scale
desert
To leave behind completely
leave · withdraw · apostatize · disavow · secede · stray · backslide · lapse · lose faith · drop out
retreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
descend · dip · shelve · incline · plunge · tilt · angle · slant · sink · pitch
fall awayadvance
Move or progress forward
come forward · press forward · approach · rise up · draw near
fall awayhold fast
Maintain firm grip
stand firm · stick with · adhere · commit · join
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