Come back and Sink

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Come back verb - To become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness.

Usage example: she's slowly coming back after being in a coma

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Sink is an antonym for come back.

Sink verb - To become worse or of less value.

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Come back is an antonym for sink.

Nearby Words: sinking, sinker

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