Implosion

usgb/ɪmˈpləʊʒn/
noun

A sudden failure or collapse of an entity from the inside.

The financial implosion of the company led to many people losing their jobs.
Visual representation of "implosion" - A sudden failure or collapse of an entity from the inside.

Often appears as...

  • financial implosion
  • implosion of company
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Metaphoric Use

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

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The implosion of his reputation was unexpected.
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Inward Collapse

Emphasizes the inward movement during collapse, unlike explosions which burst outward.

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The weakening structure caused the building's implosion.
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Suddenness

Highlights the abrupt nature of the event; it happens without much warning.

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