Receding (Noun)
Meaning 1
A slow or gradual disappearance.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The hairline's receding caused his forehead to appear larger over the years.
- His memories of the accident suffered from receding, as the traumatic experience was buried deep in his mind.
- Her childhood memories were undergoing a receding as the passage of time caused her to forget them.
- With time, the effect of the argument started to undergo a receding from his thoughts, as forgiveness and healing set in.
- There was a gradual receding of trust among investors in the wake of several major corporate scandals.
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Meaning 2
The act of becoming more distant.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.