instorting

Dutch

Etymology

The root of instorten (“to collapse, implode, inspire etc”) +‎ -ing; (from in- +‎ storten (“to fall”)).

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

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