Downward and Sinking

Downward

Downward adjective - Directed down.

Sinking and downward are semantically related. in descending topic. In some cases you can use "Sinking" instead an adjective "Downward".

Nearby Words: downside, downwards, downwardly

Sinking

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

Downward and sinking are semantically related. You can use "Downward" instead an adjective "Sinking".

Nearby Words: sink, sinker
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