Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Breaks down, in a way.
5 letter answer(s) to breaks down, in a way
CRIES
bring into a particular state by crying; "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
demand immediate action; "This situation is crying for attention"
proclaim or announce in public; "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs"
utter a characteristic sound; "The cat was crying"
utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
4 letter answer(s) to breaks down, in a way
ROTS
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
become physically weaker; "Political prisoners are wasting away in many prisons all over the world"