crumple
/ˈkrʌmpəl/
verb
- To crush something, such as paper or fabric, so that it becomes wrinkled or creased.
- She crumpled the letter and threw it in the trash.
- He accidentally crumpled his shirt while packing it in the suitcase.
- The child crumpled the drawing into a ball.
- To collapse or fall down suddenly, especially from weakness or shock.
- He crumpled to the ground after being hit.
- The old building crumpled in the earthquake.
- She crumpled into a chair, exhausted from the long day.
- To lose confidence, composure, or emotional strength; to break down.
- The team crumpled after the star player was injured.
- Under the pressure of the exam, he crumpled and couldn't answer the questions.
- She crumpled when she heard the bad news.
Antonyms
noun
- A wrinkle or crease, especially in paper or fabric.
- She smoothed out the crumple in her dress.
- There was a crumple in the corner of the page.
- The map had a crumple from being folded too many times.