Stooping and Sinking

Stooping

Stooping adjective - Bending downward or forward.
Usage example: rested under the stooping branches of the willow tree

Sinking and stooping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sinking" instead an adjective "Stooping".

Nearby Words: stoop, stooped

Sinking

Sinking noun - A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).
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Stooping and sinking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stooping" instead an adjective "Sinking".

Nearby Words: sink, sinker
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