COLLAPSE
Scrabble letter values: C3O1L1L1A1P3S1E1 = 12
Definition
- noun an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion. — synonyms: prostration
- noun a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in.
- noun the act of throwing yourself down. — synonyms: flop
- noun a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures). — synonyms: crash
- verb break down, literally or metaphorically. — synonyms: fall_in, cave_in, give, give_way, break, founder
- verb collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack. — synonyms: break_down
- verb fold or close up.
- verb fall apart. — synonyms: crumble, crumple, tumble, break_down
- verb cause to burst. — synonyms: burst
- verb suffer a nervous breakdown. — synonyms: crack_up, crack, crock_up, break_up
- verb lose significance, effectiveness, or value.
Examples
- “the commander's prostration demoralized his men”
- “the roof is in danger of collapse”
- “the collapse of the old star under its own gravity”