Synonyms for

Slumps

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

Definition

The word 'slumps' is a verb that means to sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent or drooping posture.

Synonyms & similar words

decline depression falloff economiccrisis slack sink slouch slidedown slump correct dropoff fallingoff droops sinks flops sags wilts droops collapses falls topples tumbles crumbles plummets descends dips declines settles subsides staggers slouches slumps

Example sentences

  1. He slumps on the couch after a long day at school.
  2. The tower slumps under its own weight.
  3. The old man slumps in his chair and dozes off.
  4. She slumps against the wall, too tired to stand.
  5. The team slumps after losing their star player.

Quotes

  • "Success is not a good teacher, failure makes you humble." - Shah Rukh Khan
  • "You have to stay calm under all circumstances." - Michael Schumacher
  • "The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not." - George Bernard Shaw

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words