break down
- act up (malfunction) v.
- anatomize v.
- choke up v.
- clarify v.
- classify v.
- come unglued v.
- crack v.
- crumple v.
- cry v.
- decipher v.
- decompose v.
- decompose v.
- destroy v.
- die v.
- disintegrate v.
- dismantle v.
- disorganize v.
- dissect v.
- dissolve v.
- divide v.
- explain v.
- fail v.
- fall v.
- fall apart v.
- founder v.
- fragmentize v.
- freak out v.
- inculcate v.
- indoctrinate v.
- miscarry v.
- misfire v.
- molder v.
- perish v.
- propagandize v.
- putrefy v.
- raze v.
- resolve v.
- rot v.
- simplify v.
- sob v.
- spell out v.
- spoil v.
- succumb v.
- taint v.
- turn v.
- weep v.
- wilt v.
Example Sentences
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In people with IBD, this protective barrier can break down, contributing to inflammation, pain, and long-term complications.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
“I try to break down the stereotypes and have a little fun with them and let them become a kid again.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
I’ll break down one of my favorite “higher for longer” investments in my next free Let’s Analyze newsletter, including why I’m buying it and the setup I’m watching.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
We break down the new phones and the best ways to buy them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
From time to time he would break down in tears.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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