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collapse vs prostration

prostration vs collapse

collapse and prostration both are nouns.

collapse is a verb but prostration is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
collapse Yes No Yes No
prostration Yes No No No
As nouns, collapse and prostration are synonyms defined as:
  • collapse and prostration: an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
collapse (noun) prostration (noun)
the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink the act of assuming a prostrate position
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
collapse (verb) prostration (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
lose significance, effectiveness, or value
suffer a nervous breakdown
break down, literally or metaphorically
fold or close up
fall apart
cause to burst
Difference between collapse and prostration

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