caving-in

Definitions

The act of collapsing or falling inward due to structural failure or pressure.

The act of yielding or surrendering under pressure, especially in an argument or negotiation.

Examples

The structural integrity of the old mine was compromised, leading to the roof caving-in after the heavy rain.

Under the immense pressure of the investigation, the suspect finally started caving-in and confessed to the crime.

Synonyms

collapsing giving way buckling subsiding yielding capitulating surrendering

Antonyms

rising strengthening resisting standing firm bolstering enduring prevailing