crumble

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crumble[1,verb] crumble[2,noun]

Main Entry: ¹crum·ble
Pronunciation: 'kr&m-b&l
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): crum·bled; crum·bling /-b(&-)li[ng]/
Etymology: alteration of Middle English kremelen, frequentative of Old English gecrymian to crumble, from cruma
transitive verb : to break into small pieces
intransitive verb
1 : to fall into small pieces : DISINTEGRATE
2 : to break down completely : COLLAPSE <marriages crumble>