Slump

usgb/slʌmp/
verb

To sit, lean or fall heavily and suddenly, especially because you are tired, relax or give up hope.

He came home from work and slumped on the sofa.
Visual representation of "slump" - To sit, lean or fall heavily and suddenly, especially because you are tired, relax or give up hope

Often appears as...

  • slump in a chair
  • slump on the couch
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Visual representation of "slump"
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Physical Exhaustion

Use 'slump' to describe someone giving way under fatigue.

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After the marathon, exhausted, I slumped against the wall.
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Loss of Hope

Shows sudden despair or disappointment.

Illustration for Loss of Hope
Seeing the results, she slumped onto the bench, heartbroken.
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Emotional Visual

Illustrates a gloomy or dejected posture.

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He slumped in defeat as the final buzzer sounded.
Visual representation of the word "Slump"

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