crumble

[kruhm-buhl] / ˈkrʌm bəl /

VERB

break or fall into pieces

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break up collapse crush decay degenerate deteriorate disintegrate dissolve grind tumble

STRONG

crumb decompose fragment granulate molder perish powder pulverize putrefy

WEAK

go to pieces triturate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build develop improve unite

WEAK

put together

Example Sentences

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"Why do you hesitate and drumble in that manner?"

From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir

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