collapse, n.
(collapses)
freq. cnt. 6
(collapses)
freq. cnt. 6
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
collapse prostration
sample sentences
"the commander's prostration demoralized his men"
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hypernym
hyponym
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
collapse
sample sentences
"the roof is in danger of collapse""the collapse of the old star under its own gravity"
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derivationally related form
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hypernym
hyponym
the act of throwing yourself down
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
collapse flop
sample sentences
"he landed on the bed with a great flop"
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hypernym
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
collapse crash
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derivationally related form
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