Breakdown
Breakdown noun - A mental or nervous collapse.
Determination and breakdown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Determination" instead a noun "Breakdown".
Determination
Determination noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.
Breakdown and determination are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Breakdown" instead a noun "Determination".
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- In many of these videos Frisk's famous determination is finally wavering and Frisk is on the edge of a breakdown due to the actions Frisk has taken to get to this point.
Source: Ignored Epiphany - Also Azula's determination to prove herself to her father, mainly because she believed that her mother only cared for Zuko, proved to be a serious issue that led to a villainous breakdown at the end of the series.
Source: Fatal Flaw -
A shining example is Sairaorg, who is one of the strongest physical fighters in the series even without his Breakdown the Beast with nothing to his name but hard work and determination.
Source: Light Novel / High School D×D
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