crumbled

[ˈkrʌmbld]

crumbled Definition

to break or fall apart into small pieces, especially over a period of time as part of a process of decay or disintegration.

Using crumbled: Examples

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

• Example

  The old building had crumbled to ruins.

• Example

  The cookie crumbled in my hand.

• Example

  The relationship between the two countries crumbled after the war.

crumbled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crumbled

• disintegrate
• decay
• deteriorate
• decompose

Antonyms for crumbled

• solidify
• strengthen
• consolidate

Phrases with crumbled

• crumble away

  to gradually disappear or disintegrate

  Example

  The old castle is slowly crumbling away.

• crumble to dust

  to completely disintegrate into small particles

  Example

  The ancient manuscript crumbled to dust when touched.

• crumble under pressure

  to fail or collapse when faced with a difficult situation or challenge

  Example

  The team crumbled under pressure and lost the game.

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Summary: crumbled in Brief

'Crumbled' [ˈkrʌmbld] means to break or fall apart into small pieces, often as part of a process of decay or disintegration. It can refer to physical objects like buildings or food, as well as abstract concepts like relationships. Examples include 'The old building had crumbled to ruins' and 'The relationship between the two countries crumbled after the war.'