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What is another word for Sag? – 195 Sag Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dip drop sink slump decline fall decrease descend subside droop slump slide glide slip fall off deteriorate weaken flag wane ebb fade dwindle shrink contract diminish lessen reduce lower drop off cave in collapse crumple fold give way settle sagging slumping sinking dropping falling declining decreasing subsiding sliding gliding slipping dropping off deteriorating weakening flagging waning ebbing fading dwindling shrinking contracting diminishing lessening reducing lowering dropping off caving in collapsing crumpling folding giving way settling

    Meaning of Sag

    The primary meaning of the word "sag" is to drop or sink down, typically due to a lack of strength or support.

    Definitions

    • To drop or sink down, typically due to a lack of strength or support
    • To become weaker or less effective
    • A downward slope or curve, especially in a rope or cable
    • A period of decline or depression, especially in economic activity

    Etymology of Sag

    The word "sag" has its roots in Old Norse "saka", which means "to sink" or "to drop"
    It entered the English language in the 14th century, initially used to describe the act of sinking or dropping down
    Over time, the word has evolved to include various meanings, including the idea of becoming weaker or less effective

    Example Uses

    • The old bridge began to sag under the weight of the heavy traffic
    • Her enthusiasm started to sag as the project dragged on
    • The economy is expected to sag in the coming months due to the pandemic

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rise increase grow strengthen improve enhance uplift boost elevate ascend climb soar surge swell expand augment amplify intensify heighten raise lift buoy energize revitalize invigorate stimulate tighten firm solidify stiffen rigidify straighten steady

    Related Nouns

    decline drop fall slump slide glide slip descent subsidence deterioration weakening flagging waning ebbing fading dwindling shrinkage contraction diminution lessening reduction lowering cave-in collapse crumple fold settlement sagging slumping sinking dropping

    Related Verbs

    drop sink slump slide glide slip fall decline deteriorate weaken flag wane ebb fade dwindle shrink contract diminish lessen reduce lower cave in collapse crumple fold settle sag sagging slumping sinking dropping

    Related Adjectives

    weak fragile frail feeble flaccid limp slack loose droopy drooping sagging slumping sinking dropping declining decreasing subsiding sliding gliding slipping deteriorating weakening flagging waning ebbing fading dwindling shrinking contracting diminishing lessening reducing lowering