noun
1. a descent as through liquid (especially through water) (Freq. 1)
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they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic
• Derivationally related forms: ↑sink
• Hypernyms: ↑descent
• Hyponyms:
↑settling, ↑subsiding, ↑subsidence, ↑submergence, ↑submerging, ↑submersion, ↑immersion, ↑foundering, ↑going under
2. a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength) (Freq. 1)
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after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market
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he could not control the sinking of his legs
3. a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
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with a sinking heart
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a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach
• Syn: ↑sinking feeling
• Hypernyms: ↑anxiety
Useful english dictionary. 2012.