instorting

Dutch

Etymology

The root of instorten (“to collapse, implode, inspire etc”) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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Hyphenation: in‧stor‧ting

Noun

instorting f (plural instortingen, diminutive instortinkje n)

A collapse, implosion etc.
(figuratively) A breakdown, downfall, undoing; decay; grave medical relapse
An influx, flood
An infusion
(figuratively) An inspiration; suggestion

Synonyms

(collapse, breakdown): ineenstorting

Derived terms

zenuwinstorting

Related terms

instorter m

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