Synonyms of nosedive

Noun


1. nosedive, decline, diminution

usage: a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline; "the stock took a nosedive"

2. dive, nose dive, nosedive, descent

usage: a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft

Verb


1. nosedive, dive, plunge, plunk

usage: plunge nose first; drop with the nose or front first, of aircraft

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Definition and meaning of nosedive (Dictionary)