Collapse
Collapse noun - A falling short of one's goals.
Usage example: the complete collapse of the invasion set off a round of finger-pointing and recrimination
Win
Win noun - An instance of defeating an enemy or opponent.
Usage example: a team with 12 wins and two losses
How words are described
| full | full collapse | full win |
| complete | complete collapse | complete win |
| instant | instant collapse | instant win |
| total | total collapse | total win |
| Other adjectives: entire, real, massive, impressive, quick, major, near, immediate, final, subsequent, awesome, resulting. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- If the collapse is after a dramatic win, especially a battle, and is used to skip the boring aftermath, it's Post-Victory Collapse.
Source: Power Strain Blackout -
This was followed by the collapse of the long-running Yankees dynasty in The '60s, meaning that fans of other franchises now had a chance to see their teams win the World Series.
Source: Popularity Polynomial - Then if you defeat Caesar's most dangeous general, Lanius and win the battle, the Legion is effectively doomed to collapse.
Source: Vestigial Empire
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