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 This had resulted in several nervous breakdowns during my first few weeks back home. — Joe Manganiello, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 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

Communication breakdowns may leave patients unaware of available services, while a lack of referrals can keep them from receiving needed care.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
Making thoughtful choices on how much to automate work and decisions, as well as putting the right boundaries and guardrails in place, can go a long way in preventing breakdowns in that partnership.

— Elisa Mallis, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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