Synonyms of fall apart

Verb


1. fall apart, go to pieces, break down, lose it, snap

usage: lose one's emotional or mental composure; "She fell apart when her only child died"

2. break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart, decay, crumble, dilapidate

usage: go to pieces; "The lawn mower finally broke"; "The gears wore out"; "The old chair finally fell apart completely"

3. crumble, fall apart, disintegrate

usage: break or fall apart into fragments; "The cookies crumbled"; "The Sphinx is crumbling"

4. break, separate, split up, fall apart, come apart, change integrity

usage: become separated into pieces or fragments; "The figurine broke"; "The freshly baked loaf fell apart"

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