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What is another word for Crumble? – 204 Crumble Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disintegrate collapse fragment break shatter splinter fracture crack crumble decay deteriorate fall apart come apart dissolve dissipate evaporate vaporize break down decompose crumbling fragmenting splintering shattering fracturing cracking crumbling dissolving dissipating evaporating vaporizing corrupt rot putrefy spoil degenerate weaken enfeeble debilitate cripple disable impair undermine damage harm injure mar spoil taint infect contaminate pollute

    Meaning of Crumble

    The primary meaning of the word "crumble" is to break or fall apart into small pieces, often due to decay, damage, or pressure.

    Definitions

    • To break or fall apart into small pieces, often due to decay, damage, or pressure
    • To lose strength or confidence, often due to a gradual process
    • To weaken or undermine something, such as a system or an argument

    Etymology of Crumble

    The word "crumble" originated in the 14th century from the Old English word "crumian," which means "to break into small pieces"
    The word has been used in various forms throughout history, including "crumby" and "crumbly," to describe something that is fragile or prone to breaking

    Example Uses

    • The old cookie began to crumble as soon as it was exposed to air
    • The athlete's confidence started to crumble after a series of losses
    • The company's financial stability began to crumble due to poor management

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strengthen solidify unify integrate consolidate amalgamate merge combine coalesce reunite repair restore rejuvenate revitalize renew regenerate rebuild reconstruct reestablish reform reinforce fortify harden toughen stabilize steady firm fix mend heal cure preserve protect defend maintain support uphold sustain

    Related Nouns

    fragment piece chunk block section part portion parcel particle speck morsel crumb grain flake shard sliver splinter shard shard shiver sliver crack fissure fracture fault flaw defect weakness vulnerability susceptibility liability fragility brittleness crumbling decay deterioration disintegration

    Related Verbs

    break shatter splinter fracture crack crumble decay deteriorate disintegrate dissolve dissipate evaporate vaporize weaken enfeeble debilitate cripple disable impair undermine damage harm injure mar spoil taint infect contaminate pollute corrupt rot putrefy spoil degenerate

    Related Adjectives

    fragile brittle weak feeble delicate dainty flimsy rickety unstable unsteady precarious vulnerable susceptible liable defective flawed crumbling decaying deteriorating disintegrating dissolving dissipating evaporating vaporizing corrupt rotten putrid spoiled degenerate weakened enfeebled debilitated crippled disabled impaired damaged harmed injured marred spoiled tainted infected contaminated polluted