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SINKING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Sinking.

Sinking - as a noun

A descent as through liquid (especially through water)

Example: "They still talk about the sinking of the titanic"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
descent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)

Example: "After several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market"

A feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension

Example: "With a sinking heart"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sinking feeling

Sinking - as a verb

(heading, physical) to move or be moved into something.

(heading, social) to diminish or be diminished.

To conceal and appropriate.

To keep out of sight; to suppress; to ignore.

To pay absolutely.

Example: "I have sunk thousands of pounds into this project."

To reduce or extinguish by payment.

Example: "To sink the national debt"

To be overwhelmed or depressed; to fail in strength.

To decrease in volume, as a river; to subside; to become diminished in volume or in apparent height.

Example Sentences

"The sinking of the Titanic is a tragic event in history."
"The rescue teams worked tirelessly to save the victims of the sinking."
"The captain blamed the sinking on a navigational error."
"The sinking of the ship was captured on camera by a passenger."
"The survivors of the sinking were in shock and disbelief."
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Word Game Points

Is SINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sinking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SINKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SINKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sinking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SINKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SINKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sinking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SINKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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