English to English noun
1 |
a descent as through liquid (especially through water) | | Example: they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic
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a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength) | | Example: after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market he could not control the sinking of his legs
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3 |
a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension | | Example: with a sinking heart a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach
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