"fall apart" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: break down, lose it, snap - lose control of one's emotions

same as: go to pieces
is a type of: crumble, decay, dilapidate - fall into decay or ruin

subtypes: fray, frazzle - wear away by rubbing

same as: break, bust, wear, wear out

verb group: break, bust - ruin completely
is a type of: disintegrate - break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity

same as: crumble
is a type of: change integrity - change in physical make-up
subtypes:
- break open, burst, split - come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
- puncture - be pierced or punctured
- burst, bust - break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
- smash - break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
- ladder, run - come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
- crack, snap - break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
- break up, fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize - break or cause to break into pieces
- crush - become injured, broken, or distorted by pressure
same as: break, come apart, separate, split up

verb group: break - destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments