nosedive

[nohz-dahyv] / ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv /

NOUN

plunge

Synonyms

STRONG

descent dive duck dunk fall immersion investment jump pitch spill spree submergence submersion swoop tumble venture

WEAK

belly flop high dive nose dive

Antonyms

STRONG

ascent rise

NOUN

fall

Synonyms

STRONG

abatement cut decline declivity decrease descent diminution dip dive downgrade downswing downturn drop drop-off dwindling ebb header incline lapse lessening plummet plunge pratfall recession reduction skid slant slide slip slope slump spill tumble

WEAK

belly flop downslide downtrend downward slope falling-off nose dive

Antonyms

STRONG

ascent development enlargement evenness expansion growth improvement incline increase level perfection rise success upgrade

Example Sentences

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The plane suddenly nosedived as it travelled between Cancun in Mexico and Newark in the United States, and pilots had to land in Tampa, Florida.

From Barron's

Both signings have struggled and Liverpool's form has nosedived, leaving them 12th in the league.

From BBC

The frustration comes not from losing to an excellent Argentina side, but from seeing a team performing incredibly well – as Scotland did to carve out that 21-0 lead – only to nosedive beyond recognition.

From BBC

"Profits have nosedived as shoppers were unable to buy everything they wanted during a catastrophic summer for the retailer."

From Barron's

Incumbent Sam Konstas' form has nosedived and he was again out cheaply in the Sheffield Shield on Thursday, bowled for 10.

From Barron's

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