"sinking" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A descent as through liquid (especially through water) (synset 107378483)
"they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic"

is a type of: descent - a movement downward
subtypes:
- settling, subsidence, subsiding - a gradual sinking to a lower level
- immersion, submergence, submerging, submersion - sinking until covered completely with water
- foundering, going under - (of a ship) sinking
A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength) (synset 107370866)
"after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market"; "he could not control the sinking of his legs"

is a type of: decrease, drop-off, lessening - a change downward
A feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension (synset 107540606)
"with a sinking heart"; "a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach"

is a type of: anxiety - a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

same as: sinking feeling