recede
re-cede
verb
To move back or withdraw from a previous position or level.
"The tide began to recede from the shore."
verb
To gradually diminish, lessen, or become weaker over time.
"The pain slowly receded."
verb
For a person's hair, especially at the temples, to stop growing and move back.
"His hairline began to recede."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: drop off, fall behind, fall back, retire, withdraw, retreat, move back, pull back, draw back, pull away
Antonyms: advance, gain, gain ground, get ahead, go on, make headway, march on, move on, pass on, progress, pull ahead, win