Decay and Sinking

Decay

Decay noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

Sinking and decay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sinking" instead a noun "Decay".

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Sinking

Sinking noun - A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).
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Synonyms for Sinking

Decay and sinking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decay" instead a noun "Sinking".

Nearby Words: sink, sinker
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