to crumble; to collapse; to fall apart
1. To break down or disintegrate into fragments or dust
The old wall began to crumble with age.
A parede velha começou a desmoronar com o tempo.
2. To collapse or cave in structurally
The building desmoroned after the earthquake.
O prédio desmoronou após o terremoto.
3. To fall apart emotionally or psychologically
He desmoroned when he heard the bad news.
Ele desmoronou quando ouviu a má notícia.
4. To collapse or fail completely (figuratively)
Their plans desmoroned due to lack of funding.
Os planos deles desmoronaram pela falta de financiamento.
Related Idioms & Phrases
desmoronar de tristeza - to be overwhelmed with sadness
desmoronar aos pedaços - to fall to pieces
fazer desmoronar - to cause collapse or ruin
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