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Crumble (Verb)

Break or fall apart into fragments; "The cookies crumbled"; "The Sphinx is crumbling".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The walls of the ancient castle started to crumble due to centuries of erosion and decay.
She was heartbroken as her relationship with him began to crumble after a year of being together.
The once tall and proud statue began to crumble, its surface worn down by time and weather.
When she took a bite of the cookie, it started to crumble in her mouth, releasing a sweet aroma.
Years of neglect and lack of maintenance had caused the pavement to crumble, leaving potholes and cracks everywhere.

Fall apart; "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The old castle began to crumble under the weight of centuries of neglect and decay.
Her confidence crumbled when she faced the strict interviewer.
Weak foundations can cause the entire structure to crumble in extreme weather conditions.
After years of drought, the once-thriving business began to crumble due to financial issues.
The politician's reputation crumbled when evidence of corruption was exposed to the media.

Fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The old, abandoned amusement park began to crumble under the weight of years of neglect.
Without maintenance, the bridge eventually started to crumble away into the river below.
After years of conflict, the government began to crumble from within, as corruption and infighting took hold.
As the owner passed away, the family business began to crumble, unable to find new leadership.
The once-thriving city center started to crumble into disrepair, as young people moved to the suburbs in search of better opportunities.