SportsAugust 20, 2026

imploding

im-PLOHD-ing

Definition

To suffer a sudden, catastrophic failure or collapse in performance.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'im-' (into) and 'plodere' (to clap or strike), originally meaning to burst inward, but evolved to describe any internal breakdown or collapse.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe Andrés Muñoz's disastrous outing against the Astros, where he suddenly gave up multiple runs and failed to secure a save.

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