Drooping and Sinking

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Drooping adjective - Bending downward or forward.

Usage example: faded, drooping banners lining the walls of the old gym

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Sinking and drooping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sinking" instead the word "Drooping" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: droop, droopy, drooped

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

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Drooping and sinking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drooping" instead the word "Sinking" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: sink, sinker

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