NERVOUS BREAKDOWNS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

nervous breakdowns

noun

plural of nervous breakdown

as in breakdowns

a mental or nervous collapse you're going to have a nervous breakdown if you keep up that pace

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Recent Examples of nervous breakdowns Some people in Caracas and surrounding areas suffered nervous breakdowns following the events of Wednesday afternoon, compounded by warnings that their homes might collapse. —

Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

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breakdowns

Noun

The signs of stress are visible internally when communication and production breakdowns take place.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
The national rail company SNCB canceled some peak hour trains on Monday and Tuesday to reduce the risk of breakdowns that could disrupt entire train lines.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 June 2026

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