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prostration vs collapse

collapse vs prostration

prostration and collapse both are nouns.

prostration is not a verb while collapse is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prostration Yes No No No
collapse Yes No Yes No
As nouns, prostration and collapse are synonyms defined as:
  • prostration and collapse: an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
prostration (noun) collapse (noun)
the act of assuming a prostrate position the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink
abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion 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
prostration (verb) collapse (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 prostration and collapse

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