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)

1. a collapse, implosion etc.
2. (figuratively) a breakdown, downfall, undoing; decay; grave medical relapse
3. an influx, flood
4. an infusion
5. (figuratively) an inspiration; suggestion

Synonyms

• (collapse, breakdown): ineenstorting

Derived terms

• instortingsgevaar
• zenuwinstorting

Related terms

• instorter m