slump


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Synonyms for slump

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for slump

to go from a more erect posture to a less erect posture

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to take on or move with an awkward, slovenly posture

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to undergo a sharp, rapid descent in value or price

a period of decreased business activity and high unemployment

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Synonyms for slump

a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment

assume a drooping posture or carriage

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fall or sink heavily

fall heavily or suddenly

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go down in value

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Solder paste slump can, in some instances, lead to solder shorts.
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KEN DOHERTY failed in his bid to reach the World Snooker Championship as the 1997 champion and three-time finalist slumped to defeat against Gerard Greene in the final qualifying round.
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