Synonyms of fall apart

fall apart

phrase

1

as in decay

to go through decomposition

The old house was falling apart before the restoration.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decay
• decompose
• rot
• disintegrate
• mold
• perish
• break down
• corrupt
• go to seed
• spoil
• deteriorate
• fester
• foul
• molder
• crumble
• descend
• turn
• putrefy
• turn off
• sour
• contaminate
• rust
• taint
• pollute
• ferment
• defile
• degenerate
• decline
• sink
• mortify
• curdle
• addle
• wither
• dilapidate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grow
• age
• develop
• mature
• restore
• renew
• ripen
• refresh
• improve
• better
• integrate
• purify
• cleanse
• assemble
• compose
• ameliorate
• meliorate

2

as in crack

to yield to mental or emotional stress

He fell apart after his wife left.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crack
• lose it
• melt down
• choke
• flip (out)
• go to pieces
• wig (out)
• break down
• freak (out)
• break up
• go off the deep end
• blow one's cool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fall apart

His visit comes as the United States and Canada have imposed new tariffs after trade talks fell apart and amid a military conflict in the Middle East that has driven up the price of fuel. — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026

At the time, a college spokesperson told the Miami Herald that the college had a five-year lease on the property since 2016 with an option to renew for five more years, but communications between the city and the college fell apart. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

That deal fell apart within weeks after Iran started attacking ships. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Milton's kicker appeared to be caught off guard, and the play fell apart on a turnover on downs. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026