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collapse vs crumble

crumble vs collapse

collapse is a noun but crumble is not a noun.

collapse and crumble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
collapse Yes No Yes No
crumble No No Yes No
As verbs, collapse and crumble are synonyms defined as:
  • collapse and crumble: fall apart
Other synonyms of collapse include break down, crumple, tumble.
collapse (noun) crumble (noun)
the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
collapse (verb) crumble (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack break or fall apart into fragments
lose significance, effectiveness, or value fall into decay or ruin
suffer a nervous breakdown fall apart
break down, literally or metaphorically
fold or close up
fall apart
cause to burst
Difference between collapse and crumble

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