disintegrate
/dɪsˈɪntəɡreɪt/
verb
- 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.
- 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.