Breakdown and Intermission

Breakdown

Breakdown noun - A mental or nervous collapse.

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

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

Intermission

Intermission noun - A break in continuity.

Breakdown and intermission are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Breakdown" instead a noun "Intermission".

How words are described

long long breakdown long intermission
brief brief breakdown brief intermission
short short breakdown short intermission
complete complete breakdown complete intermission
Other adjectives: true, real, main, final, later, extended.
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