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dwindle
    diminish gradually in size, amount or strength.
    
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    incite
    encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
    
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    compound
    make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of.
    
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    entrenched
    (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.
    
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    coax
    gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
    
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    specter
    something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence.
    
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    conspicuous
    standing out so as to be clearly visible.
    
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    diatribe
    a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
    
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    venal
    showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery.
    
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