crumble meaning and definition

CRUMBLE verb

Definition of crumble (verb)

1. fall apart
   • "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down"
   • synonyms: break down, collapse, crumple, tumble
2. break or fall apart into fragments
   • "The cookies crumbled"; "The Sphinx is crumbling"
   • synonyms: fall apart
3. fall into decay or ruin
   • "The unoccupied house started to decay"
   • synonyms: decay, dilapidate