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Definition of crumbling

crumbling

/ˈkrʌm.blɪŋ/
crum · bling
Plural:crumblings
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• adjective

1

Breaking apart into small fragments or falling into a state of physical decay and ruin.

Example

"Engineers were called to inspect the crumbling masonry of the ancient bridge."

2

Gradually failing, weakening, or losing power, cohesion, and effectiveness.

Example

"The prime minister struggled to maintain authority over a crumbling coalition government."

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• noun

1

The process of breaking into small fragments or gradually disintegrating and collapsing.

Example

"Historians documented the slow crumbling of the empire's eastern frontier."

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• Rhymes for crumbling

• Nearby Words

crumb
crumble
crumbliness
crumbling
crumbly
crumbs
crumby

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crumbling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crumbling
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