What is another word for imploding?

Pronunciation: [ɪmplˈə͡ʊdɪŋ] (IPA)

Imploding means to collapse inwardly or to burst inwardly. Some of the synonyms for the word imploding include crumbling, disintegrating, collapsing, bursting, falling apart, and caving in. These words are commonly used to describe a building or structure that is collapsing under its own weight or pressure. In a metaphorical sense, the term imploding can also be used to describe a situation or organization that is collapsing or deteriorating rapidly. Other synonyms for imploding may include disintegrating, breaking down, deteriorating, decomposing, destabilizing, and falling apart. Each of these words can be used interchangeably to describe a situation where something is collapsing or breaking down.

What are the hypernyms for Imploding?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Imploding

  • There is a difference between a military mission and the aspiration for the long-term plans for the country. What we want is a stable enough Afghanistan, able to look after its own security so we can leave without the fear of it imploding... But let's be clear - it's not going to be perfect.
    Liam Fox
  • Traditions are imploding and exploding everywhere - everything is coming together, for better or worse, and we can no longer pretend we're all living in different worlds because we're on different continents.
    Philip Glass

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