Foundering
Foundering noun - (of a ship) sinking.
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Sinking and foundering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sinking" instead the word "Foundering" as a noun or an adjective.
Sinking
Sinking noun - A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).
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Synonyms for Sinking
Foundering and sinking are semantically related. You can use "Foundering" instead the word "Sinking" as a noun or an adjective.
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