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breaking point

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breaking point
n.
1. The point at which physical, mental, or emotional strength gives way under stress.
2. The point at which a condition or situation becomes critical.
breaking point
n
1. the point at which something or someone gives way under strain
2. the moment of crisis in a situation
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.breaking point - (psychology) stress at which a person breaks down or a situation becomes crucial
psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life
tension, stress, tenseness - (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"
2.breaking point - the degree of tension or stress at which something breaks
stress - (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body; "the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of area"
Translations
breaking point
n
(Tech) → Festigkeitsgrenze f
(fig) she is at or has reached breaking point → sie ist nervlich völlig am Ende (ihrer Kräfte)
breaking point [ˈbreɪkɪŋˌpɔɪnt] n → punto di rottura (fig) (of person) → limite m di sopportazione
breaking point [ˈbreɪkɪŋˌpɔɪnt] n → punto di rottura (fig) (of person) → limite m di sopportazione


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The tension on our nerves was near the breaking point, and I doubt if any of us breathed for the few moments he held us covered by his glass; and then he lowered it and we could see him shout a command to the warriors who had passed from our sight behind the ridge.
A Princess of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
Often the sensitive lad's nerves were strained to the breaking point by the inhuman torture he was constantly forced to inflict upon creatures that had learned to trust him.
Dust by Haldeman, Julius Mr. and Mrs. View in context
Within the last few months it became increasingly plain to me that Sir Charles's nervous system was strained to the breaking point.
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
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