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to crumple
01
crollare, sgretolarsi
to collapse or disintegrate suddenly and completely
Intransitive
Example
The old bridge crumpled under the weight of the heavy truck, sending debris tumbling into the river below.
As the storm intensified, the tent poles began to bend, and the shelter eventually crumpled in the strong winds.
Despite its sturdy appearance, the metal frame of the car crumpled upon impact with the tree.
02
accartocciare, piegare
to crush, fold, or wrinkle something, resulting in irregular and uneven creases
Transitive: to crumple fabric or paper
Example
The weight of the textbooks crumpled the paper bag, tearing it at the seams.
In a fit of anger, he crumpled the letter and threw it across the room.
He crumpled the napkin and used it to wipe the spill from the table.
03
rughe, corrugare
to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes
Intransitive
Example
The child 's face crumpled with frustration when the tower of blocks collapsed.
When he received the disappointing news, his face visibly crumpled in a mix of surprise and disappointment.
The comedian 's exaggerated expression caused the audience to crumple with laughter.
04
collassare, crollare
to collapse or fall suddenly and heavily, often due to exhaustion, injury, or emotional distress
Intransitive
Example
The elderly man crumpled to the sidewalk, clutching his chest in the midst of a heart attack.
The football player crumpled to the turf after a hard tackle, clutching his injured knee.
Seeing the accident unfold before her eyes, she crumpled to the ground in shock.
05
accartocciarsi, raggrinuzzirsi
to become wrinkled with irregular and uneven folds
Intransitive
Example
The fallen leaves crumpled underfoot as they walked through the autumn forest.
The paper crumpled in his hand as he squeezed it tightly in frustration.
As she sat down, the dress crumpled around her.
Crumple
01
corso, infrangere
the runner on third base starts home as the pitcher delivers the ball
Esempio
The old bridge crumpled under the weight of the heavy truck, sending debris tumbling into the river below.
As the storm intensified, the tent poles began to bend, and the shelter eventually crumpled in the strong winds.
Despite its sturdy appearance, the metal frame of the car crumpled upon impact with the tree.
Under the relentless pressure of the opposing team, the defense eventually crumpled, leading to a goal.
With a loud crash, the poorly constructed wall crumpled, revealing the shoddy workmanship underneath.
