desmorona
[desh-muh-ROH-nuh]
verb
crumbles, collapses, disintegrates
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'desmoronar': to fall apart, to crumble, to collapse into pieces
The old wall desmorona under the weight of time.
A parede antiga desmorona sob o peso do tempo.
2. To deteriorate or decay gradually
His confidence desmorona with each failure.
Sua confiança desmorona a cada fracasso.
3. To break down emotionally or psychologically
She desmorona when facing difficult news.
Ela desmorona quando enfrenta notícias difíceis.
NYC Slang
falls apart, breaks down, crumbles
Related Idioms & Phrases
desmorona de riso - to break down laughing
desmorona em lágrimas - to burst into tears
tudo desmorona - everything falls apart
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