CRACK UP Synonyms: 162 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkrak-ˌəp

Definition of crack-up

as in breakdown

a mental or nervous collapse a crack-up required him to take a year off from work

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as in collision

the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact two people were injured in a serious crack-up on the interstate

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crack up

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verb

as in to praise

to declare enthusiastic approval of that sports car isn't all it's cracked up to be

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as in to blow up

to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively the movie is being cracked up as the blockbuster of the summer

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as in to laugh

to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound try not to crack up at your own punch lines—it's funnier if you keep a straight face

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Noun

By the end of 1857, no one knew the crack-up of the Union was coming in three years, or that the nation would be in a civil war in four, but the portents were bleak. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026 The crack-up could also be precipitated by a severe financial crisis during which certain governments, such as France, could no longer sell their bonds. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025

Verb

Even professional designers have had to learn the hard way that some types of furniture pieces aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 Being at the top of your game and winning on the biggest stages isn’t always all it's cracked up to be. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crack-up

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Noun

Pourharton presented a breakdown of sales at GG Mart showing groceries accounted for about $203,000 in business over the past nine months, well more than half of the roughly $384,000 in overall sales that include tobacco and vaping products.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Process for Serra is autotelic; the activities on the Verb List are ongoing, interrupted only by completion or breakdown.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of breakdown

Noun

Thomas defenders maintained that slow-motion replays and freeze frames made an accidental collision appear deliberate.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
According to the suit, the issues led to at least one collision and two train breakdowns that stranded hundreds of travelers in the heat.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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Verb

The one-minute television spot includes Poindexter’s daughters praising their father for his work ethic and dedication to their family.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026
Smoke’N Ash is also praised for Patrick Hicks’ brisket, pork ribs and rib tips, along with an extensive menu of desserts.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Verb

Hublot x Jeff Koons Hublot and Jeff Koons blew up the Classic Fusion in September.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
The two countries, after all, had buried or destroyed most of Iran’s nuclear facilities and blown up many of its missile sites in June 2025.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of blow up

Noun

Kaur’s brother, Jathinder Singh, said his sister was unable to react after the crash.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
The death of legendary Argentine singer Carlos Gardel in a plane crash in Medellín in 1935 deepened the city’s already strong connection to the dance form and turned Medellín into one of tango’s most passionate homes outside Argentina.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of crash

Verb

Mac Haddow of the American Kratom Association has applauded the DEA’s 7-OH ban but has also blamed irresponsible consumers for any deaths caused by natural kratom use.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Bryan’s on-stage statement immediately drew a lot of negative feedback from conservative fans, although there are pockets on the right that have come out against Israel’s actions in Gaza who applauded Bryan.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of applaud

Verb

But the experience didn’t keep her away from Facebook groups where people continue to spread misinformation about raw milk and advertise it for sale.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
However, organizers have advertised Marshall’s Topeka engagement multiple times on social media.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

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