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A descent as through liquid (especially through water)
"they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic";
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| 2. sinking | |
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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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| 3. sinking [ Synonyms: sinking feeling] | |
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A feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
"with a sinking heart"; "a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach";
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