 crumple |
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| 1. | [ verb ] fall apart | |
| Synonyms: | crumble tumble break_down collapse | |
| Examples: | "the building crumbled after the explosion" "Negociations broke down" |
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| Related terms: | change_integrity | |
| 2. | [ verb ] to gather something into small wrinkles or folds | |
| Synonyms: | pucker cockle rumple knit draw | |
| Examples: | "She puckered her lips" |
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| Related terms: | wrinkle draw | |
| 3. | [ verb ] fold or collapse | |
| Synonyms: | buckle | |
| Examples: | "His knees buckled" |
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| Related terms: | collapse | |
| 4. | [ verb ] become wrinkled or crumpled or creased | |
| Synonyms: | wrinkle crease crinkle rumple | |
| Examples: | "This fabric won't wrinkle" |
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| Related terms: | fold wrinkle | |
| Similar spelling: |
Crumpler crumpled crump crumpet crumble Crumbley crumbled crimp cramp Crambe crumbly crimper cramped Crumpton crumb |
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