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collapse

/kə'læps/

Synonyms of collapse Antonyms of collapse Examples of collapse Usage of collapse Parts of collapse Definition that contains collapse Words sounding like collapse Explanation of collapse

verb
suffer a nervous breakdown
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break up crack crack up crock up

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have get suffer sustain
noun
the act of throwing yourself down
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flop

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descent
verb
break down, literally or metaphorically
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"The wall collapsed" "The business collapsed" "The roof collapsed"

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break cave in fall in founder give give way

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change
noun
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
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prostration

type of:
unwellness illness malady sickness
noun
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
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crash

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occurrence natural event happening occurrent
verb
cause to burst
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burst
verb
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
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break down

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have suffer sustain get
verb
fall apart
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break down crumble crumple tumble

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change integrity
noun
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
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"the roof is in danger of collapse" "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity"

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natural event occurrent occurrence happening
verb
fold or close up
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"collapse the music stand"

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fold fold up turn up
verb
lose significance, effectiveness, or value
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"The stock market collapsed"

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weaken