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| 1. | [ noun ] a descent as through liquid (especially through water) | |
| Examples: | "they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic" |
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| Related terms: | descent settling submergence foundering sink | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength) | |
| Examples: | "after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market" "he could not control the sinking of his legs" |
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| Related terms: | decrease | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension | |
| Synonyms: | sinking_feeling | |
| Examples: | "with a sinking heart" "a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach" |
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| Related terms: | anxiety | |
| Similar spelling: |
sinkiang Simkin sink_in singing Simkins singsong |
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