collapsed Synonyms
collapsed Meaning
collapsed
to break down physically or mentally because of exhaustion or disease, an airless state of a lung of spontaneous origin or induced surgically see atelectasis, a state of extreme prostration and physical depression resulting from circulatory failure, great loss of body fluids, or heart disease and occurring terminally in diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever, and pneumonia, to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely, the act or an instance of collapsing, a state of extreme prostration and physical depression (as from circulatory failure or great loss of body fluids), to cave or fall in or give way, to suddenly lose value or effectiveness, to fold together, a sudden loss of force, value, or effect, to break down completely, a sudden failure, the act or action of collapsing, to suddenly lose force, significance, effectiveness, or worth, an abnormal falling together of the walls of an organ, a breakdown in vital energy, strength, or stamina, to cause to collapse, to fall or shrink together abruptly, condense, to break down in vital energy, stamina, or self-control through exhaustion or disease, to fall helpless or unconscious, an airless state of all or part of a lung originating spontaneously or induced surgically, to fold down into a more compact shape
collapsed Sentence Examples
- The old building collapsed under the weight of the heavy snow.
- The bridge collapsed during the earthquake, sending cars and pedestrians into the river.
- The economy collapsed after the stock market crashed.
- The relationship collapsed after years of neglect and abuse.
- The patient's lungs collapsed after the surgery.
- The house collapsed into a pile of rubble after the explosion.
- The tower collapsed in a matter of seconds, leaving only dust and debris.
- The government collapsed due to widespread corruption and mistrust.
- The student's morale collapsed after failing multiple exams.
- The athlete's career collapsed after a severe injury.
FAQs About the word collapsed
to break down physically or mentally because of exhaustion or disease, an airless state of a lung of spontaneous origin or induced surgically see atelectasis,
fallen, moribund, overthrown, faded, dying, antiquated, lost, defunct,obsolete, dated
alive, living, existing, extant, dynamic, existent,active,thriving, vibrant
The old building collapsed under the weight of the heavy snow.
The bridge collapsed during the earthquake, sending cars and pedestrians into the river.
The economy collapsed after the stock market crashed.
The relationship collapsed after years of neglect and abuse.
