slipping

Definitions

The act of sliding unintentionally for a short distance, typically losing one's footing.

A gradual decline in standard, performance, or quality.

The act of moving smoothly, quietly, or stealthily from one place to another.

Examples

He felt his grip slipping as he climbed the icy mountain face.

The company's market share has been slipping steadily over the past few quarters.

Synonyms

sliding skidding gliding slithering stumbling falling declining

Antonyms

stabilizing improving rising ascending securing holding strengthening