Crumple
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹʌmpəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crumple is a noun meaning A crease, wrinkle, or irregular fold.
Meaning
A crease, wrinkle, or irregular fold.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
- (transitive) To cause to collapse.
- (intransitive) To become wrinkled.
- (intransitive, figurative) To collapse; to surrender.
Example Sentences
He crumpled the note and threw it away.
The team's defensive strategy crumpled.
The car's body panels crumpled when they hit the post.
The defenders crumpled owing to exhaustion and dehydration.
Word Forms
- crumples
- crumpling
- crumpled
Synonyms for crumple
Depending on context, synonyms include buckle, cave, cave in, fold, draw, collapse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pucker, rumple, crease, wrinkle, crinkle, buckle.
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