sinking

(noun) a descent as through liquid (especially through water). Example: "They still talk about the sinking of the titanic."

(noun) a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength). Examples: "After several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market." "He could not control the sinking of his legs."

(noun) a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension. Synonyms: sinking feeling. Examples: "With a sinking heart." "A sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach."

(verb) fall or descend to a lower place or level. Synonyms: sink, drop, drop down. Example: "He sank to his knees."

(verb) cause to sink. Synonyms: sink. Example: "The japanese sank american ships in pearl harbor."

(verb) pass into a specified state or condition. Synonyms: sink, pass, lapse. Example: "He sank into nirvana."

(verb) go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned". Synonyms: sink, settle, go down, go under.

(verb) descend into or as if into some soft substance or place. Synonyms: sink, subside. Examples: "He sank into bed." "She subsided into the chair."

(verb) appear to move downward. Synonyms: dip, sink. Examples: "The sun dipped below the horizon." "The setting sun sank below the tree line."

(verb) fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly. Synonyms: slump, fall off, sink. Example: "The real estate market fell off."

(verb) fall or sink heavily. Synonyms: slump, slide down, sink. Examples: "He slumped onto the couch." "My spirits sank."

(verb) embed deeply. Synonyms: bury, sink. Examples: "She sank her fingers into the soft sand." "He buried his head in her lap."