Definition of collapses

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  • collapses is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • collapses is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
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Definition of collapses

  • suffer a nervous breakdown (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. break up
    2. crack
    3. crack up
    4. crock up
  • the act of throwing yourself down (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. flop
  • break down, literally or metaphorically (verb)

    Examples

    1. The wall collapsed
    2. The business collapsed
    3. The roof collapsed

    Synonyms

    1. break
    2. cave in
    3. fall in
    4. founder
    5. give
    6. give way
  • an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. prostration
  • a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. crash
  • cause to burst (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. burst
  • collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. break down
  • fall apart (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. break down
    2. crumble
    3. crumple
    4. tumble
  • a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in (noun)

    Examples

    1. the roof is in danger of collapse
    2. the collapse of the old star under its own gravity
  • fold or close up (verb)

    Examples

    1. collapse the music stand
  • lose significance, effectiveness, or value (verb)

    Examples

    1. The stock market collapsed

See definition of collapses in Merriam Webster