sinking spell

noun

1. a temporary decline, as in health or market values:

   Wall Street is over its sinking spell.

Example Sentences

"Her vital signs were stable. But she seemed to have a sinking spell and it . . . it was a mystery to me," said Dr. Charles Engles, a neurosurgeon who treated Tonya.

From Salon

But after working over him and giving him stimulants, I brought him around, so he could go on with the executions—which were delayed half an hour by his sinking spell.

From Literature

But Fly's sinking spell was only momentary and he soon recovered his composure.

From Project Gutenberg

Moore's effort to talk exhausted his strength and brought on a sinking spell.

From Project Gutenberg

“She had sinking spell while you were downstairs.”

From Project Gutenberg