crumble (Meaning)

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crumble (v)

fall apart

break or fall apart into fragments

fall into decay or ruin

The old castle walls began to crumble under the weight of centuries, slowly succumbing to time's relentless march.
As she lifted the freshly baked apple crumble from the oven, the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg filled the kitchen.
The cliff face showed signs of erosion, with chunks of rock beginning to crumble away into the churning sea below.
With each step, the path grew more treacherous as loose gravel threatened to crumble beneath their feet.
The once formidable empire began to crumble as internal strife weakened its foundations.
She watched helplessly as her dreams began to crumble before her eyes, shattered by unforeseen circumstances.
The delicate pastry began to crumble as she sliced into the flaky crust, revealing the rich filling within.
Their carefully laid plans began to crumble in the face of unforeseen obstacles and setbacks.
The politician's reputation started to crumble under the weight of scandal and controversy.
Despite his efforts to maintain composure, his resolve began to crumble as the enormity of the situation became apparent.

fall apart, break or fall apart into fragments, fall into decay or ruin

decline, worsen, descend,deteriorate, sink, run to seed, weaken, degenerate, decay, ebb

ameliorate, ameliorate, better, better,improve, improve, meliorate, enrich, intensify,upgrade

The old castle walls began to crumble under the weight of centuries, slowly succumbing to time's relentless march.

As she lifted the freshly baked apple crumble from the oven, the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg filled the kitchen.

The cliff face showed signs of erosion, with chunks of rock beginning to crumble away into the churning sea below.

With each step, the path grew more treacherous as loose gravel threatened to crumble beneath their feet.