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Synonyms for collapse

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noun · an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

“the commander's prostration demoralized his men”

noun · the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink

“he landed on the bed with a great flop”

noun · a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
verb · break down, literally or metaphorically

“The wall collapsed”

verb · collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
verb · fall apart

“the building crumbled after the explosion”

verb · cause to burst

“The ice broke the pipe”

verb · suffer a nervous breakdown