recede

Verb

• become faint or more distant
  • the unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older
    

• retreat

• pull back or move away or backward
  • The enemy withdrew
    
  • The limo pulled away from the curb
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  fall back , lose , drop off , fall behind , withdraw , retreat , pull away , draw back , pull back , retire , move back
• Antonyms: 
  gain , advance , win , pull ahead , make headway , get ahead , gain ground , progress , pass on , move on , march on , go on