Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A situation where a system or process stops working correctly, or a moment of losing control emotionally.
Breakdown
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
That's for nervous breakdowns, isn't it?"
"Owing to a breakdown, the train is unavoidably delayed."
"But Neely, you can't sit here and—have a breakdown."
Etymology:
The word breakdown originated in the early 19th century, formed by combining the words break and down, mirroring the action of something being separated into parts and ceasing to function.
Usage Statistics:
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