Breaking down and Start

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Start is an antonym for breaking down in topics: demolish, die, wither, find solution.

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

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Breaking down is an antonym for start.

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

It's more of a Take-That Kiss, as it marks the start of their relationship breaking down.

Source: Window Love
Things start bad—there's no cure or vaccine for the virus, services are breaking down, and people are angry—and quickly get worse.Tropes: Apocalypse How: At least a Class 2, potentially a Class 3A or even Class 4.

Source: Literature / Tooth and Nail
Alternate Universe: The immediate effects of the previous episode are no Doctor and no stars, but then the rules of time and space start breaking down.

Source: Recap / Doctor Who S31 E13 "The Big Bang"

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