nervous breakdown

The phrase “nervous breakdown” has 4 syllables: ner-vous break-down

It's pronounced as /ˈnɝː.vəs ˈbreɪk.daʊn/

What is synonym and antonym for nervous breakdown?

In the thesaurus, “nervous breakdown” has 30 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nervous breakdown along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nervous breakdown

agitation
alarm
alarum
anxiety
apprehension
basket case
breakdown
burnout
clinical depression
collapse
crack-up
depression
discomposure
disquiet
disturbance
emotional collapse
excitability
frazzle
freak out
freak-out
meltdown
mental collapse
nervous exhaustion
nervous prostration
nervousness
neurasthenia
neurosis
perturbation
shattered nerves
tailspin

Antonyms for nervous breakdown

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

Meanings of nervous breakdown

noun
1. An attack of a psychological disorder such as depression or anxiety so severe that it prevents a person from continuing to function normally.
2. A psychological disorder usually characterized by panic attacks and aggressiveness, related to the Hispanic ataque de nervios.

Example Sentences

The stress of the job eventually led to a nervous breakdown.
She took a long vacation after recovering from a nervous breakdown.
Witnessing the tragic event nearly caused him to have a nervous breakdown.
After weeks of overwork and no rest, she was on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Counseling helped him cope with the aftermath of his nervous breakdown.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nervous breakdown, such as: agitation, alarm, alarum, anxiety, aplomb, apprehension, basket case.

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