English dictionary

crumble

/'kr/@/mb/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

fall apart

verb.motion

Examples
The building crumbled after the explosion.

Synonyms break down collapse crumple tumble

Source: WordNet 3.0
break or fall apart into fragments

verb.change

Examples
The cookies crumbled.

Synonyms fall apart

Source: WordNet 3.0
fall into decay or ruin

verb.change

Synonyms decay dilapidate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To break into small pieces; to cause to fall in pieces.

verb

Source: webster1913
To fall into small pieces; to break or part into small fragments; hence, to fall to decay or ruin; to become disintegrated; to perish.

verb

Source: webster1913