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English to English noun
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a descent as through liquid (especially through water) |  | Example: they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic
source: wordnet30
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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
source: wordnet30
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a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension | | Example: with a sinking heart
a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach
source: wordnet30
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