Synonyms of meltdown
17 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for meltdown is crash. Other synonyms of meltdown are melty, tantrum, catfit, conniption and conniption fit. The opposite of meltdown is melt-up.
Synonyms and similar words for meltdown
nounSynonym of crash (“a sudden large decline in the value of money, stocks or other assets, etc....
- crashA sudden large decline in the value of money, stocks or other assets, etc., especially one that causes additional...
nounAn emotional outburst; a fit, a tantrum.
- meltyMeltdown.
- tantrumAn often childish display or fit of bad temper.
- catfit US, dialectalA conniption fit.
- conniptionA fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.
- conniption fitAnger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures.
- dummy spitThe act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.
- headfit British, slangA sudden fit of temper; a tantrum.
- hissy USA tantrum, a fit.
- hissy fit USA childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum.
- paddyA fit of temper; a tantrum.
- shit fit USA childish display of anger or frustration; a tantrum; a frantic outburst.
- snit fit USAn excessive display of anger or disapproval.
- wobbler British, slang
- wobbly British, slangA wobbler; a fit of rage; a tantrum.
nounSynonym of nervous breakdown (“an attack of a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depression...
- mental breakdownA nervous breakdown.
- nervous breakdownAn attack of a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depression which is so severe that it prevents a person from...
Opposite of meltdown
nounMore antonyms
- melt-upA dramatic and rapid improvement.
Meaning of meltdown
- noun An act or process of melting.
- noun Severe uncontrolled overheating and melting of the fuel in the core of a nuclear reactor, with the potential for radiation to escape; (countable) an instance of this.
- noun A mass of melted material.
meltdown in other languages
Questions about synonyms of meltdown
- What is another word for meltdown?
- Meltdown has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as crash, melty, tantrum, catfit, conniption, conniption fit, dummy spit and headfit.
- What is the opposite of meltdown?
- The opposite of meltdown is melt-up.
- What does meltdown mean?
- Meltdown means an act or process of melting.
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