Lessening and Sinking

Lessening

Lessening noun - A change downward.
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Sinking and lessening are semantically related in decreasing topic. In some cases you can use "Sinking" instead the word "Lessening" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: lessen, lessened, less

Sinking

Sinking noun - A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).
Usage example: after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market
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Lessening and sinking are semantically related in decreasing topic. You can use "Lessening" instead the word "Sinking" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: sink, sinker
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