Ailing and Breakdown

Ailing

Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

Breakdown and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Breakdown" instead a noun "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Breakdown

Breakdown noun - A mental or nervous collapse.

Ailing and breakdown are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead a noun "Breakdown".

Nearby Words: break, breaking, breakup, breakout, breakage

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Lady Dynamite Innocently Insensitive: Bruce's desire for Maria to be a star (and help his ailing financial situation) often lead him to begging Maria to take horrible parts, propelling her into a mental breakdown.
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