Lapse and Sinking

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Lapse noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

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Sinking is a synonym for lapse in decline topic. In some cases you can use "Sinking" instead a noun "Lapse".

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

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

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Lapse is a synonym for sinking. Sometimes you can use "Lapse" instead the word "Sinking" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: sink, sinker

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