decline

noun

1.a downward slope or bend

Synonym: descent declivity fall declination declension down slope

2.a gradual decrease,as of stored charge or current

Synonym: decay

3.change toward something smaller or lower

Synonym: diminution

4.a condition inferior to an earlier condition, a gradual falling off from a better state

Synonym: declination

verb

1.grow worse

2.grow smaller

3.show unwillingness towards

e.g. He declined to join the group on a hike.

Synonym: refuse

4.inflect for number, gender, case, etc., "in many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives"

5.go down in value

6.go down

e.g. The roof declines here

loyal

adj

1.unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

2.steadfast in allegiance or duty

e.g.

loyal subjects

loyal friends stood by him

3.inspired by love for your country

Synonym: patriotic