sag

Bend under weight

To sag is to sink, droop, or bend downward under weight or pressure.

A mattress sags in the middle after years of use.

Spirits sag when hope fades.

Stock prices sag during uncertain times.

The noun describes the degree or instance of drooping: There's a noticeable sag in the ceiling.

In fashion, sagging pants hang low, often intentionally. (Capitalized SAG is the actors' union.)

droop

droop

Hang down limply

  • slumpExtended period of decline
  • hangSuspend from above
  • sinkBasin with drain

dip · bow · wilt · flag · slouch · dangle · loll · flop · subside · descend

fatigue

tire

Lose strength or energy

  • wiltLose vigor, sag
  • flagCloth symbol or signal
  • droopHang down limply

weary · exhaust · weaken · languish · fade · slump · burnout · lethargy · weariness · enervation

structural

settle

Reach final terms

  • subsideDecrease in intensity
  • sinkBasin with drain
  • bowRespectful forward inclination

buckle · deflect · dip · warp · bend · cave · give · slope · tilt · lean

decline

slump

Extended period of decline

  • dipBrief immersion or condiment
  • dropFall or release
  • fallDescend under gravity

slide · plunge · downturn · weakening · deterioration · erosion · tumble · wane · depression · contraction

material

stretch

Pull to extend

  • giveTo transfer possession
  • deformAlter shape permanently
  • loosenReduce tension or grip

bag · bulge · pouch · billow · slack · slacken · distend · deflate · buckle · warp

Categories
Opposites
physical tension/support

sagtauten

Make less slack

tighten · tautness · tightness · tenseness · firm up

vertical direction

sagrise

Move to higher position

lift · soar · elevate · arch · puff out

vitality/performance

sagsurge

Sudden powerful increase

soar · rally · rebound · recover · spike

Phrases
Family

sagging, saggy, sagged, sags, saggier, saggiest, sagless, sagginess

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G