implodes

The word “implodes” has 2 syllables: im-plodes

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈploʊdz/


What is synonym and antonym for implodes?

In the thesaurus, “implodes” has 30 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for implodes along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for implodes

  • breaks
  • breaks down
  • buckles
  • bursts
  • collapses
  • cracks
  • crashes
  • crumbles
  • crumples
  • deflates
  • dies
  • fails
  • flattens
  • founders
  • gives
  • gives out
  • gives way
  • goes
  • goes out
  • melts
  • melts down
  • pops
  • shatters
  • smashes
  • snaps
  • splinters
  • splits
  • stalls
  • tumbles
  • yields

Antonyms for implodes

  • inflates
  • rises
  • swells

Meanings of implodes

  • verb
    1. To collapse or burst inward violently.
    2. To compress (data) with a particular algorithm.

Example Sentences

  • The building implodes quickly during the controlled demolition.
  • If the system fails, it implodes under the heavy load.
  • The star implodes at the end of its life cycle.
  • Without proper leadership, the organization implodes from within.
  • The plan implodes when communication breaks down.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to implodes, such as: breaks, breaks down, buckles, bursts, collapses, cracks, crashes.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fails

yields

falls down

  • bombs
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  • collapses
  • cracks up
  • crashes
  • craters
  • crumbles
  • declines
  • fails
  • flames out
  • flops
  • flounders
  • flunks
  • folds
  • founders
  • goes under
  • implodes
  • languishes
  • miscarries
  • misfires
  • misses
  • self-destructs
  • sinks
  • skids
  • slips
  • slumps
  • strikes out
  • struggles
  • wanes
  • washes out

falls flat

  • bombs
  • breaks down
  • busts
  • collapses
  • comes a cropper
  • comes to grief
  • comes up empty
  • crashes
  • craters
  • crumbles
  • declines
  • dies
  • dies on the vine
  • fails
  • falls short
  • fizzles
  • flames out
  • flops
  • flounders
  • flunks
  • folds
  • founders
  • goes under
  • implodes
  • lays an egg
  • miscarries
  • misfires
  • misses
  • self-destructs
  • sinks
  • skids
  • slips
  • slumps
  • stalls
  • strikes out
  • struggles
  • tanks
  • wanes
  • washes out

falls short

  • bombs
  • breaks down
  • busts
  • collapses
  • comes a cropper
  • comes to grief
  • comes up empty
  • crashes
  • craters
  • crumbles
  • declines
  • dies
  • dies on the vine
  • fails
  • falls flat
  • fizzles
  • flames out
  • flops
  • flounders
  • flunks
  • folds
  • founders
  • goes under
  • implodes
  • lays an egg
  • miscarries
  • misfires
  • misses
  • self-destructs
  • sinks
  • skids
  • slips
  • slumps
  • stalls
  • strikes out
  • struggles
  • tanks
  • wanes
  • washes out

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