VERB: "to give way suddenly under emotional stress or strain" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to give way suddenly under emotional stress or strain" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. move or strike with a noise
2. separate or cause to separate abruptly
(noun)
1. an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
2. tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SUDDENLY (adverb)
1. on impulse; without premeditation
2. happening unexpectedly
EMOTIONAL (adjective)
1. (of persons) excessively affected by emotion
2. of more than usual emotion

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