crumble

[ˈkrʌmbl]

crumble Definition

• 1. break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
• 2. cause something to break or fall apart into small fragments

Using crumble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crumble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The old castle is crumbling away.

• Example

  The cake crumbled in my hands.

• Example

  The company's profits crumbled due to poor management.

• Example

  Her confidence crumbled after the criticism.

crumble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crumble

• disintegrate
• collapse
• deteriorate
• decay
• decompose

Antonyms for crumble

• solidify
• strengthen
• build up

Phrases with crumble

• crumble to dust

  to disintegrate completely

  Example

  The ancient manuscript crumbled to dust when touched.

• crumble under pressure

  to lose one's composure or confidence when faced with stress or difficulty

  Example

  He crumbled under pressure during the final exam.

• crumble to pieces

  to break or fall apart into small fragments

  Example

  The old building crumbled to pieces during the earthquake.

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Summary: crumble in Brief

To 'crumble' [ˈkrʌmbl] means to break or fall apart into small fragments, often as part of a process of deterioration. It can refer to physical objects like buildings or food, as well as abstract concepts like confidence or profits. Phrases like 'crumble to dust' and 'crumble under pressure' add nuance to the term.