tailspin

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(tail-spin) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. the action of a falling spinning aircraft characterized by a fast spiraling of the tail. 2 informal a state of emotional collapse.

Example Sentence

The mill closing caused the local economy to go into a tailspin.

Synonyms

spin; collapse; tumble

Antonyms

correct course

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Rhymes

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