crumple

/'krʌmpl/
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crumple

The child crumples the piece of paper into a ball.

Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To crush or press something, especially paper, cloth, or a similar material, so that it becomes full of irregular folds and creases.
    • (Figurative) To cause someone to collapse or lose strength, often emotionally.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To become full of wrinkles or creases.
    • To collapse, fall down, or give way suddenly, either physically or emotionally.
Examples
  • Transitive verb:
    • He crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it away.
    • The bad news crumpled her spirit.
  • Intransitive verb:
    • This new fabric won't crumple easily.
    • The old wall finally crumpled under its own weight.
    • She crumpled to the floor in tears.
Advanced Usage
  • "to crumple up": To crush something into a compact, ball-like shape, often as a gesture of frustration or disposal.
    • He read the rejection letter, sighed, and crumpled it up.
  • Describing a sudden physical or emotional collapse.
    • His body crumpled from exhaustion after the marathon.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crumpled (adjective): In a state of being wrinkled or creased.
    • He was wearing a crumpled suit.
  • Crumple zone (noun): A structural feature in vehicles designed to absorb impact energy by deforming in a crash. (Note: This is a compound term listed separately as per instructions).
Synonyms
  • Crush: To press or squeeze with force to deform.
  • Wrinkle: To form small creases or folds.
  • Buckle: To bend, warp, or collapse under pressure.
  • Collapse: To fall down or give way suddenly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Crumple up: (See 'Advanced Usage' above).
  • Crumple under (something): To fail to withstand pressure, stress, or criticism.
    • The witness crumpled under the lawyer's intense questioning.
Related Idioms
  • Crumple like a piece of paper: To collapse or be defeated very easily and completely.
    • Their defense crumpled like a piece of paper under the offensive attack.
crumple

The child crumples the piece of paper into a ball.

Verb
  1. become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
    • This fabric won't wrinkle
  2. to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
    • She puckered her lips
  3. fold or collapse
    • His knees buckled
  4. fall apart
    • the building crumbled after the explosion
    • Negotiations broke down

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