Synonyms of implode

implode

verb

im-ˈplōd 

as in to collapse

to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure

a controlled demolition during which the entire building imploded in a matter of seconds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collapse
• go
• tumble
• crumple
• crumble
• melt
• buckle
• die
• shatter
• give
• yield
• give way
• go out
• founder
• cave (in)
• fail
• crash
• burst
• flatten
• deflate
• break
• smash
• snap
• crack
• split
• pop
• stall
• give out
• break down
• melt down
• splinter
• conk (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• swell
• inflate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of implode

Pangram has recently been credited with helping implode a lucrative book deal and unmasking AI use at The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

With the offense doing just enough and TCU imploding in the same way UNC so often did a year ago, the Tar Heels pulled off this feel-good upset despite only scoring a single touchdown. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

But the high hopes for that threesome imploded after the Mavericks sent Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a deal before the trade deadline in 2025. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

The Red Raiders won’t implode without Sorsby, but don’t expect another 12-win season. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026