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Meaning of decliner
A person who declines something, such as an invitation or offer.
Etymology of decliner
The word "decliner" comes from the verb "decline", which is derived from the Latin "declinare", meaning "to bend or turn away from"
The Latin "declinare" is a combination of "de" (meaning "away from") and "clinare" (meaning "to bend")
The word "decliner" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who refuses or declines something
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who declines or refuses something, especially an offer or invitation
- * A person who shows a downward trend or a decline in something, such as a decline in health or a decline in sales
Usage Examples
- The company was a decliner of the proposal, citing financial concerns
- * She was a decliner of the invitation, preferring to stay home
- * The politician was a decliner of the debate, citing a prior commitment
Antonyms
accepter
receiver
taker
approver
endorser
supporter
proponent
advocate
backer
promoter
encourager
facilitator
enabler
helper
assistant
accomplice
partner
collaborator
ally
associate