Advertisement
Advertisement
breakdown
noun as in nervous collapse
Strongest matches
disintegration, disruption, failure, mishap, nervous breakdown
Strong matches
Weak matches
basket case, crack-up, freak out, nervous prostration, psychasthenia
noun as in account of finances or other business
Strong matches
analysis, categorization, classification, diagnosis, dissection, itemization, resolution
Weak match
Example Sentences
Last year, he said the tabloid press had been "central" to the breakdown of his relationship with the rest of the Royal Family.
The report did cite communication breakdowns, unclear designation of responsibilities, insufficient resources and chaotic conditions as factors in the lapses, while providing recommendations for how to address those big picture shortcomings in the future.
The court heard one family has moved away from London altogether, while other sets of parents have suffered breakdowns in their relationship after Lecka's actions.
While the finer points of Botterman's breakdown work or Meg Jones' defence are harder to appreciate, Kildunne's ability with ball in hand needs no context or explanation.
Sat behind the breakdown in defence, the 2014 World Cup winner will demand her forwards work hard around the fringes and endeavour to get the ball away as fast as possible to England's devastating runners.
Advertisement
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse