plummet

/ˈplʌmɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to fall or drop suddenly and violently; to decline sharply or rapidly

“The economy plummeted after the financial crisis.”

2. noun

a sudden or violent fall

“The parachute prevented a fatal plummet from the plane.”

3. verb

to become suddenly or violently worse

“Her health began to plummet after the illness.”

Synonyms

  • collapse
  • crash
  • drop

Antonyms

  • rise
  • soar