crumble
pronunciation
How to pronounce crumble in British English:
UK [ˈkrʌmbl]
How to pronounce crumble in American English:
US [ˈkrʌmbl]
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- Verb:
- fall apart
- break or fall apart into fragments
- fall into decay or ruin
Word Origin
- crumble (v.)
- late 15c., kremelen, from Old English *crymelan, presumed frequentative of gecrymman "to break into crumbs," from cruma (see crumb). The -b- is 16c., probably on analogy of French-derived words like humble, where it belongs, or by influence of crumb. Related: Crumbled; crumbling.
Synonym
Example
- 1. But the pro-goal consensus is starting to crumble .
- 2. The english wine business would probably crumble and die without its farmgate sales .
- 3. But abandoning him will crumble iran 's platform in syria .
- 4. Schoolkids go without exercise ; tennis courts crumble ; swimming pools close .
- 5. For sure , your stereotypes will crumble as you witness the dignity of all people no matter their circumstances .