implodes; imploded; imploding
: to collapse inward in a very sudden and violent way
an imploding star
—often used figurativelyHe warns that the nation's economy is about to implode under the weight of its debt.
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“Implode.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/implode. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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