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Definition of implode

implode

/ɪmˈploʊd/
im · plode
Adjective:implosive
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Past Simple:imploded
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Past Participle:imploded
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Present Participle:imploding
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implode Lexical Profile

implode Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To collapse or cause to collapse violently inward.

Example

"The demolition crew used controlled charges to make the old stadium implode safely within its own footprint."

2

To fail or break down suddenly and completely from internal pressure, conflict, or weakness (of an organization, system, or economy).

Example

"Without strong leadership and financial discipline, the startup began to implode within its first year."

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• Rhymes for implode

• Nearby Words

implicit
implicitly
implicitness
implode
implore
imploring
imploringly

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century on the pattern of 'explode', combining the Latin prefix 'in-' (meaning 'inward') with 'plodere' (meaning 'to clap').

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