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slump - Dictionary definition and meaning for slump

SLUMP

(noun) a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
"the team went into a slump", "a gradual slack in output", "a drop-off in attendance", "a falloff in quality"
synonyms : drop-off , falling off , falloff , slack
(noun) a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
synonyms : depression , economic crisis
(verb) fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly
"The real estate market fell off"
synonyms : fall off , sink
(verb) go down in value
"the stock market corrected", "prices slumped"
synonyms : correct , decline
(verb) fall or sink heavily
"He slumped onto the couch", "My spirits sank"
synonyms : sink , slide down
(verb) assume a drooping posture or carriage
synonyms : slouch

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