Sink
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To descend into a liquid or other substance or material. To submerge (something) in a liquid or other substance or material. To cause (a ship, etc) to sink. To push (something) into something. Describing metaphorically the experience of apprehension, disappointment, or momentary depression as felt via an internal human organ.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A basin used for holding water for washing. A sinkhole A depression in land where water collects, with no visible outlet. A heat sink. A place that absorbs resources or energy. The motion of a sinker pitch. An object or callback that captures events; event sink.
Example sentence: Poverty is uncomfortable; but nine times out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed overboard and compelled to sink or swim.
Slump
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A heavy or helpless collapse; a slouching or drooping posture; a period of poor activity or performance, especially an extended period.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To collapse heavily or helplessly.To slouch or droop.To decline or fall off in activity or performance.
Example sentence: Losing streaks are funny. If you lose at the beginning you got off to a bad start. If you lose in the middle of the season, you're in a slump. If you lose at the end, you're choking.