All crumblings synonyms
crumΒ·blings
C c noun crumblings
- collapse β If a building or other structure collapses, it falls down very suddenly.
- disrepair β the condition of needing repair; an impaired or neglected state.
- corrosion β Corrosion is the damage that is caused when something is corroded.
- disintegration β the act or process of disintegrating.
- impairment β the state of being diminished, weakened, or damaged, especially mentally or physically: cognitive impairment in older adults.
- decomposition β Decomposition is the process of decay that takes place when a living thing changes chemically after dying.
- deterioration β the act or process of deteriorating.
- blight β You can refer to something as a blight when it causes great difficulties, and damages or spoils other things.
- rot β to undergo decomposition; decay.
- degeneration β the process of degenerating
- devaluation β a decrease in the exchange value of a currency against gold or other currencies, brought about by a government
- slump β to drop or fall heavily; collapse: Suddenly she slumped to the floor.
- degradation β You use degradation to refer to a situation, condition, or experience which you consider shameful and disgusting, especially one which involves poverty or immorality.
- downturn β an act or instance of turning down or the state of being turned down: the downturn of a lower lip in a permanent pout.
- dislocation β an act or instance of dislocating.
- bankruptcy β Bankruptcy is the state of being bankrupt.
- wreckage β act of wrecking; state of being wrecked.
- collapse β If a building or other structure collapses, it falls down very suddenly.
- insolvency β the condition of being insolvent; bankruptcy.
- wreck β any building, structure, or thing reduced to a state of ruin.
- demolition β The demolition of a building is the act of deliberately destroying it, often in order to build something else in its place.
- destruction β Destruction is the act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.
- maturing β complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- waning β to decrease in strength, intensity, etc.: Daylight waned, and night came on. Her enthusiasm for the cause is waning.
- crumbling β to break into small fragments or crumbs.
- stale β not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
- fading β to lose brightness or vividness of color.
- mellowing β soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
- slumping β to drop or fall heavily; collapse: Suddenly she slumped to the floor.
- developing β If you talk about developing countries or the developing world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are poor and have few industries.
- declining β deteriorating gradually, as in quality, health, or character
- ruination β the act or state of ruining or the state of being ruined.
- dilapidation β to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively): The house had been dilapidated by neglect.
- downfall β descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin.
- dissolution β the act or process of resolving or dissolving into parts or elements.
- adulteration β an adulterating or being adulterated
- decrease β When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- putrescence β becoming putrid; undergoing putrefaction.
- mortification β a feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect.
- decadence β deterioration, esp of morality or culture; decay; degeneration
- decline β If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
- senescence β growing old; aging.
- consumption β The consumption of fuel or natural resources is the amount of them that is used or the act of using them.
- ruin β ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay: We visited the ruins of ancient Greece.
- putrefaction β the act or process of putrefying; the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter by bacteria and fungi that results in obnoxiously odorous products; rotting.
- withering β to shrivel; fade; decay: The grapes had withered on the vine.
- decrepitude β Decrepitude is the state of being very old and in poor condition.
- atrophy β If a muscle or other part of the body atrophies, it decreases in size or strength, often as a result of an illness.
- spoilage β the act of spoiling or the state of being spoiled.
- dying β ceasing to live; approaching death; expiring: a dying man.