Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Collapsing.
Collapsing - as a noun
An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
Example: "The commander's prostration demoralized his men"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prostration13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
illness7malady12sickness14unwellness13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
Example: "The roof is in danger of collapse"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink
Example: "He landed on the bed with a great flop"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flop9A sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crash10Collapsing - as a verb
Break down, literally or metaphorically
Example: "The wall collapsed"
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break11cave infall infounder11give8give wayHypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break downHypernyms (Closely Related)
get4have10suffer12sustain7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fold or close up
Example: "Fold up your umbrella"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fold8fold upturn upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fall apart
Example: "The building crumbled after the explosion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break downcrumble13crumple13tumble10Cause to burst
Example: "The ice broke the pipe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burst7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lose significance, effectiveness, or value
Example: "The school system is collapsing"
Example Sentences
"The collapsing bridge caused a major traffic jam."
"We could hear the sound of collapsing buildings after the earthquake."
"The collapsing roof posed a serious safety risk."
"The collapsing economy has led to widespread unemployment."
"She narrowly escaped the collapsing house."
Word Game Points
Is COLLAPSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, collapsing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COLLAPSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is COLLAPSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, collapsing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOLLAPSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is COLLAPSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, collapsing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOLLAPSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
