Ebb

Definition:

(n.) The European bunting.
(n.) The reflux or flowing back of the tide; the return of the tidal wave toward the sea; -- opposed to flood; as, the boats will go out on the ebb.
(n.) The state or time of passing away; a falling from a better to a worse state; low state or condition; decline; decay.
(v. i.) To flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; -- opposed to flow.
(v. i.) To return or fall back from a better to a worse state; to decline; to decay; to recede.
(v. t.) To cause to flow back.
(a.) Receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.

Compare ebb with other words:

ebb vs. retreat

ebb vs. reverse

ebb vs. outflow

ebb vs. shallow

decline vs. ebb