Breakdown and Dislocation

Breakdown

Breakdown noun - The act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue.
Usage example: his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London

Dislocation is a synonym for breakdown. In some cases you can use "Dislocation" instead a noun "Breakdown".

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

Dislocation

Dislocation noun - The act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue.
Usage example: the social dislocations resulting from government policies

Breakdown is a synonym for dislocation. You can use "Breakdown" instead a noun "Dislocation".

Nearby Words: dislocate, dislocated, dislocating
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