Synonyms of slump

slump 1 of 2

noun

as in recession

a period of decreased economic activity

the stock market is in a bit of a slump, but analysts expect things to pick up in the next fiscal quarter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recession
• depression
• panic
• stagnation
• downturn
• slowdown
• crash
• bust
• downswing
• downtrend
• downbeat
• downdraft

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• development
• growth
• boom
• progress
• recovery
• advancement
• rally

slump

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to slouch

Related Words

• slouch
• sag
• collapse
• droop
• hang
• wilt
• fall
• loll
• subside
• cave (in)
• flag
• crumple
• sink
• yield
• swag
• drop

Dissimilar Words

• stiffen
• rise
• distend
• straighten
• unbend
• uncurl

2

as in to skid

Related Words

• skid
• tank
• struggle
• decline
• wane
• slip
• flounder
• fold
• flop
• fizzle
• stall
• flunk
• die
• wash out
• fail
• bomb
• bust
• miss
• founder
• flame out
• crash
• break down
• miscarry
• misfire
• conk (out)

Dissimilar Words

• succeed
• prevail
• thrive
• flourish
• prosper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slump

Noun

When healthy, Ohtani has the ability to break out of even the most dire of slumps with an otherworldly performance, like that three-homer (as a hitter), 10-strikeout (as a pitcher) all-timer. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

In other words, even when people and businesses think ahead and act in their own interests, sticky prices can keep the economy stuck in a slump. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

The location of his injury has led some to wonder if he’ll be hindered — Judge did slump for a few weeks while playing through pain prior to going on the IL — but Boone didn’t share those concerns on Tuesday. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

But the withdrawal of federal support caused the market to slump, with new EV sales plunging 27% year over year in the first three months of 2026. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026