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to crumple
01
to collapse or disintegrate suddenly and completely
Intransitive
Examples
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.
02
to crush, fold, or wrinkle something, resulting in irregular and uneven creases
Transitive: to crumple fabric or paper
Examples
She crumpled the piece of paper in her hand, unable to contain her frustration.
The strong wind crumpled the umbrella, rendering it useless against the storm.
03
to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes
Intransitive
Examples
Upon hearing the sad news, she could n't hold back her tears, causing her face to crumple with grief.
When he received the disappointing news, his face visibly crumpled in a mix of surprise and disappointment.
04
to collapse or fall suddenly and heavily, often due to exhaustion, injury, or emotional distress
Intransitive
Examples
After running the marathon, he crumpled to the ground, utterly exhausted.
Overwhelmed by grief, she crumpled onto the couch, unable to hold back her tears.
05
to become wrinkled with irregular and uneven folds
Intransitive
Examples
The paper crumpled in his hand as he squeezed it tightly in frustration.
The old map crumpled in the wind, its edges flapping wildly as it unfolded.
Crumple
01
a crease formed when a material is crushed, folded, or compressed
Examples
He smoothed out every crumple in the map before the hike.
The dress arrived with a deep crumple across the bodice.
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