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The result of a slumping movement, like that of a mountain
“The geological survey revealed evidence of an ancient slumping in the region, indicating the gradual collapse of a mountain range.”
An act or instance of drooping
Becoming smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree
Hanging or sagging downwards
(stock market) Tending towards lower prices
Lacking in energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality
Present participle for to drop or fall down, literally or figuratively
“They become so short of breath that they slump to the floor.”
Present participle for to sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply
“As I attempted to slump into the sofa in my customary rolled-larva-imitation reading position, I found that the lines of sprung steel up my back prevented it.”
Present participle for to decline or degenerate in quality, amount, value or degree
“Crop production and its quality would slump due to a decrease in water resources.”
Present participle for to decrease rapidly in amount or value
“Tobacco merchants constantly ran the risk of overstocking the market and causing prices to slump.”
Present participle for to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
(of a business) Present participle for to go bankrupt
Present participle for to relax and take it easy
Present participle for to move around or sideways unsteadily
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