Collapse and Disperse

Collapse

Collapse verb - To fall down or in as a result of physical pressure.

Disperse and collapse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disperse" instead a verb "Collapse".

Disperse

Disperse verb - To go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole.

Collapse and disperse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Collapse" instead a verb "Disperse".

Common collocations

energy collapse energy disperse energy
resources collapse resources disperse resources
points collapse points disperse points

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Baten Kaitos Load-Bearing Boss: In the first game, defeating Malpercio causes Cor Hydrae to collapse in on itself, the Taintclouds to disperse, and the islands to return to earth.
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