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sinking

sin·king

US/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ fairly common

noun

1.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

  • “they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic”
2.

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”
3.

a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension

  • “with a sinking heart”
  • “a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach”
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Origin

From sink + -ing.

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