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单词 nervous breakdown
释义

nervous breakdown

noun

: an attack of mental or emotional disorder especially when of sufficient severity to require hospitalization

Synonyms

  • breakdown
  • crack-up
  • tailspin
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Example Sentences

She had a nervous breakdown shortly after her sister's death. He is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
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Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nervous breakdown

noun

: an attack of mental or emotional disorder especially when of sufficient severity to require hospitalization

nervous breakdown

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • breakdown
  • tailspin
  • disturbance
  • anxiety
  • basket case
  • meltdown
  • crack-up
  • nervousness
  • excitability
  • disquiet
  • agitation
  • alarm
  • perturbation
  • freak-out
  • frazzle
  • discomposure
  • apprehension
  • alarum

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • tranquility
  • composure
  • coolness
  • serenity
  • calmness
  • tranquillity
  • tranquilness
  • aplomb
  • imperturbability
  • placidity
  • sereneness
  • self-possession
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