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breakdown

[breyk-doun] / ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn /
NOUN
nervous collapse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disintegration disruption failure mishap nervous breakdown
STRONG
neurasthenia neurosis
WEAK
basket case crack-up freak out nervous prostration psychasthenia
Antonyms
STRONG
mental balance
WEAK
mental health
NOUN
account of finances or other business
Synonyms
STRONG
analysis categorization classification diagnosis dissection itemization resolution
WEAK
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Sale, still looking for their first league win of 2026, were stunned, dominated at the breakdown in the absence of the Curry brothers and Dan du Preez.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Confidence has yet to return among shipowners and the risk of a deal breakdown remains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Hiccups could entail something as big as a train breakdown or as small as a platform door not opening.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

It has now met its measured move from the bearish rounded top breakdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Rajesh’s mental breakdown had followed quickly on the heels of the riots.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee