
Implosion
Metaphoric Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a non-physical entity's rapid failure.

The implosion of his reputation was unexpected.
Inward Collapse
Emphasizes the inward movement during collapse, unlike explosions which burst outward.

The weakening structure caused the building's implosion.
Suddenness
Highlights the abrupt nature of the event; it happens without much warning.

Due to poor management, the club's implosion came swiftly.
Compare with
BreakdownCatastropheCollapseDefeatDestructionDownfallOverthrowRuin
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