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In a derelict or dilapidated state
“The house was falling apart and smelled like mildew, which is why the rent was cheap.”
Dilapidated, especially if decayed by worms or insects
Worn, torn, or ragged, as if into rags
Affected by extreme negative emotions such as distress or anger
In a decrepit or dilapidated state
A failure or malfunction, including technical, mechanical, or in personal relationships
The process of degenerating or degrading in quality or health
Present participle for to break or come apart into (small) pieces
“Whenever my shoes would fall apart, my father would simply re-stitch them by hand with regular sewing thread.”
Present participle for to decompose or break down, especially biologically
“The wood of the shack's walls was beginning to fall apart and was covered in moss.”
Present participle for to become, or cause to become, mentally unstable, especially from stress or anxiety
“And the essence of trauma is that we cannot cope with the situation satisfactorily, we mentally fall apart, and we are doomed to repeat the experience.”
Present participle for to alter in shape or succumb under physical pressure
Present participle for to feel great fear about something
Present participle for to collapse or decline drastically
Present participle for to fail or not succeed
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