Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The failure of a system, machine, or relationship
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:
First recorded in 1830–40; from the phrase break down, meaning to render or become inoperative.
Usage Statistics:
95 mentions per 1 million words 
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