Synonyms for

Slump

Verb / slʌmp / Another word for slump — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to fall or sink suddenly

Synonyms & similar words

decline depression falloff economiccrisis slack sink slouch slidedown dropoff correct fallingoff drop plunge decline dip decrease reduce fall slide tumble crash slip plummet lower descend diminish weaken shrink contract ebb wane

Synonyms by register

Formal

decline decrease fall downturn

Informal

dip drop nosedive tank

Literary

wilt founder wane

Antonyms

rise improve grow flourish prosper recover

Common collocations

  • economic slump
  • sales slump
  • performance slump
  • slump in prices
  • slump into a chair
  • slump over the desk
  • a slump in demand

Word family

noun slump
verb slump

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a significant decline, especially in economic terms or performance. Can also refer to a physical posture of sitting or falling heavily.

Example sentences

  1. The stock market took a slump.
  2. She felt a slump in her mood after the bad news.
  3. The team's performance slumped after their star player got injured.
  4. The company's profits have slumped in recent years.
  5. The building slumped under the weight of the snow.

Quotes

  • In a slump, I often feel like reading a good book is the best thing in the world.
  • A slump is like a soft bed. It's easy to get into but hard to get out of.
  • When you're in a slump, you've got to work harder to get out of it.

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