Depression and Sinking

Depression

Depression noun - A period of decreased economic activity.

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

Sinking

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

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

Nearby Words: sink, sinker

Both words in one sentence

  • Digimon Adventure: Gabumon gives Yamato (Matt) a version of this where he BITES him when Matt is sinking into depression late in the series.
  • Manga / Stretch Heroic B.S.O.D.: Keiko was quickly sinking into depression around the time she met with Ran again, after having lost contact with her post-graduation.
  • Literature / Room All we see is Joy sinking deeper and deeper into depression, sleeping all day, fighting with the family until she attempts suicide.
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