fadeaways
/ˈfeɪdəˌweɪz/
NOUN
1. Acts of gradually disappearing or withdrawing
Instances of gradually disappearing, departing, or withdrawing from a place, situation, or presence.
1.1. Departures and withdrawals
Refers to instances of leaving a place or situation, moving away, or withdrawing from an activity or group.
Synonyms
- departures
- exits
- withdrawals
- retreats
- egresses
- decampments
- emigrations
- evacuations
- exoduses
Antonyms
Examples
- The historical records documented several fadeaways of communities from the region.
- The sudden fadeaways of key members left the organization struggling to continue.
Related Words
- leave-taking
- farewell
- parting
- retirement
- relocation
1.2. Disappearance and gradual dissolution
Refers to instances in which something gradually vanishes, dissipates, or ceases to be noticeable or present.
Synonyms
- disappearances
- dissipations
- dissolutions
- evaporations
- passings
Antonyms
- beginnings
- births
- commencements
- debuts
- geneses
- inceptions
- starts
- dawns
Examples
- The artist used subtle fadeaways to show the gradual disappearance of colors.
- The photographs captured the fadeaways of mist over the distant hills.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Basketball shots made while moving backward
Multiple basketball shots in which the shooter jumps or leans backward while releasing the ball to create distance from a defender.
2.1. Backward-leaning basketball shots
Refers to basketball shots made by jumping or leaning away from a defender during the release, making the attempts more difficult to block.
Synonyms
- fadeaway jumpers
- fadeaway shots
- fallaway shots
- fallaway jumpers
Examples
- His fadeaways were nearly impossible for defenders to block.
- The player practiced several fadeaways from the baseline before the game.
Related Words
- jump shots
- turnaround jumpers
- step-back shots
- basketball shots
- shooting techniques