nervous breakdown
noun
(not in technical use) any disabling mental disorder requiring treatment.
nervous breakdowns
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pluralof nervous breakdown.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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High blood pressure, nervous breakdowns, respiratory problems, fever and dehydration feature among the most common ailments at the site housing hundreds, according to several doctors consulted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
With the pause in attacks, Kyiv residents say they are feeling healthier, are more productive at work and less prone to nervous breakdowns.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
Her chapters on greed and lust and more apply to nervous breakdowns, break-room donuts and the unbreakable glass ceiling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2023
Others spent Monday and Tuesday posting crying emoji, memes of people having nervous breakdowns, and emotional messages in support of colleagues and their teams.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2022
He’s made some progress in his understanding of nervous breakdowns in men, male hysteria.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
