disintegrate

/dɪsˈɪntəɡreɪt/
verb
  1. To break apart into small pieces or parts, often suddenly or violently.
    • The spacecraft disintegrated upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere.
    • If you drop that antique vase, it will disintegrate into a thousand pieces.
    • The old building began to disintegrate after years of neglect.
  2. To lose strength, unity, or effectiveness; to fall apart gradually.
    • The company's reputation started to disintegrate following the scandal.
    • Without proper leadership, the team's morale will disintegrate.
    • Their friendship began to disintegrate after the argument.