SELF-DESTRUCTS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

self-destructs

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present tense third-person singular of self-destruct

as in implodes

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The stellar core implodes into the black hole, and a GRB fueled by a vast amount of material from all around it is born.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The operation implodes, leaving him stranded behind enemy lines.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026

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When new, concrete possesses a thin, temporarily protective layer that, if not maintained, will wear away, exposing the interior, which gradually crumbles.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The Packers’ identity is that of a team that can’t shut the door, one that crumbles when momentum turns in a hostile away environment.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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