tanking Synonyms
Another word for tanking
• verb (Context 1)
To fail completely or experience a sudden, steep decline in value, performance, or popularity (present participle of tank).
"Tech stocks were plummeting across the board following the disappointing quarterly earnings report."
• verb (Context 2)
To intentionally lose or stop trying to win a game or match (present participle of tank).
"Critics accused the franchise of throwing the final month of the season to secure the top draft prospect."
• noun (Context 3)
A waterproof coating, membrane, or lining applied to underground walls and floors, such as in a basement or cellar, to prevent groundwater from seeping in.
"Before converting the damp Victorian cellar into a home office, the builders installed a complete waterproof waterproofing system."
• noun (Context 4)
A severe defeat in a sporting match, or a heavy physical beating.
"The visiting squad suffered a humiliating thrashing at the hands of the reigning champions."
Opposites of tanking
The opposite of tanking shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: