Mending and Sinking

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Mending noun - The process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength.

Usage example: it was a long slow mending of his injuries from the car crash, but he's fine now

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Sinking is an antonym for mending.

Nearby Words: mend, mended, mender

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

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Mending is an antonym for sinking.

Nearby Words: sink, sinker

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