Synonyms of crumble

Antonyms of crumble

Collocations of crumble

crumble to pieces
Frequency: 70 %

The old building crumbled to pieces during the earthquake.

crumble to dust
Frequency: 60 %

The ancient statue crumbled to dust over time.

crumble in defeat
Frequency: 50 %

The team's spirit began to crumble in defeat as the game progressed.

crumble under pressure
Frequency: 45 %

She felt like she was going to crumble under the pressure of the upcoming exam.

Idiomatic Expressions for crumble

  • Phrase: to crumble to dust
    Meaning: to disintegrate or fall apart completely
    Usage: The old building eventually crumbled to dust after years of neglect.