Synonyms for

Implode

Verb / ˌɪˈmpləʊd / Another word for implode — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To collapse inward violently or to cause something to collapse inward violently.

Synonyms & similar words

explode gooff collapse crumble shatter disintegrate implode yield surrender capitulate succumb submit crash burst explode erupt detonate combust

Example sentences

  1. The old bridge will implode when they demolish it.
  2. The pressure was too much and caused the can to implode.
  3. The building's foundation was unstable and caused it to implode.
  4. The star will eventually implode and become a black hole.
  5. The company's finances were in disarray and caused it to implode.

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  • The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient. - Warren Buffett
  • The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. - Winston Churchill
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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