sinking
Nouns
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(n) a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
- they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic
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(n) a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)
- after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market
- he could not control the sinking of his legs
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(n) a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
- with a sinking heart
- a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach