Breakdown Synonyms

15 breakdown synonyms include malfunction, failure, seizing up, crash, conking out, failure, collapse, disintegration, foundering, and falling through. Breakdown is a noun, and its antonym is functioning or working. Here are some additional synonyms for "breakdown" with example sentences.

Another word for Breakdown

15 other ways to say breakdown.

1. failure

  • seizing up  
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  • malfunction  
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  • failure
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  • crash  
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  • conking out  
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2. collapse

  • foundering  
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  • fizzling ou  
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  • falling through  
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  • failure
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  • disintegration  
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  • collapse
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3. crack-up

  • nervous breakdown  
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  • crack-up  
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  • breakdown
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  • (mental) collapse  
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Use breakdown in a Sentence

He caused a breakdown in communication.

She had an emotional breakdown yesterday.

The car experienced a sudden breakdown.