Breaking point
Breaking point noun - A time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action.
Usage example: tensions between the two nations had risen to the breaking point
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Synonyms for Breaking point
Extremity and breaking point are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extremity" instead a noun phrase "Breaking point".
Extremity
Extremity noun - A time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action.
Usage example: made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity
Breaking point and extremity are semantically related. You can use "Breaking point" instead a noun "Extremity".
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Related pairs
- climax and breaking point
- climax and extremity
- clutch and breaking point
- clutch and extremity
- limit and breaking point
- limit and extremity
- border and breaking point
- border and extremity
- brim and breaking point
- brim and extremity
- end and breaking point
- end and extremity
- verge and breaking point
- verge and extremity
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