CRUMBLE
- Break or fall apart into small fragments, esp. over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
- Cause (something) to break apart into small fragments
- (of an organization, relationship, or structure) Disintegrate gradually over a period of time
- to break into small pieces [v CRUMBLED, CRUMBLES, CRUMBLING]
- to break up and fall away [v CRUMBLED, CRUMBLING, CRUMBLES]