Sinking and Slipping

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

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

Nearby Words: sink, sinker

Slipping adjective - Moving as on a slippery surface.

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Sinking and slipping are semantically related. You can use "Sinking" instead the word "Slipping" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: slip, slipped, slipper, slippy, slippage

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