fell away
Gradually became distant
Fell away is the past tense of fall away, meaning to gradually diminish, withdraw, or disappear.
Physical things fall away when they drop or recede: The cliffs fell away beneath us.
Abstract things fall away when they lose force or relevance: Her doubts fell away as she gained confidence.
People fall away when they drift from a group, belief, or commitment: One by one, his supporters fell away.
- went downMoved to lower position
- dropped offDelivered or dozed
- drifted apartGradually lost closeness
- apostatizeAbandon one's religion
- let goCease holding something
tapered off · backslide · detach · wane · withdraw · renounce · erode · dislodge · defect · fade · break off · retreat · lapse · weather · stray · peel off · separate · decay
fell awayclung to
Held tightly, persistently
adhered · stuck · latched on · attached · gripped
fell awaypersevered
Continued despite difficulty
stood fast · persisted · endured · kept faith · stuck around
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