Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The popularity of the military dictator waned after the war?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The popularity of the military dictator waned after the war?

Answer Details

The word 'waned' suggests a decrease in popularity, which means that the popularity of the military dictator decreased after the war. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to 'waned' is 'declined'.