Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tailspin

2 senses of tailspin

Sense 1
tailspin -- (loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse)
       => agitation -- (a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance)

Sense 2
tailspin, spin -- (rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral)
       => acrobatics, aerobatics, stunting, stunt flying -- (the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft)