Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crumple
verb
/ˈkrəmp(ə)l/
Definition
To press, bend, or crush something into a compact or wrinkled shape.
Examples
- She crumpled the paper in frustration.
- The wind caused the leaves to crumple and scatter across the ground.
- After sitting on it for too long, the cushion began to crumple.
Meaning
Crumple refers to the action of causing something to become wrinkled or creased, typically by compressing or folding it in a way that alters its original form.
Synonyms
- wrinkle
- fold
- crush
- compress
- crinkle
