crumple

/kɹˈʌmpə‍l/

/ˈkɹəmpəɫ/

to crumple

MAIN VERB

fall apart

synonyms : break down

to wrinkle or collapse the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

synonyms : crease

the runner on third base starts home as the pitcher delivers the ball

to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

synonyms : cockle

fold or collapse

synonyms : buckle

Examples

1. She discovered a crumpled note in her jacket pocket.

2. - Her face crumples.

3. The bottom of it just crumpled up the escalator steps.

4. The second flare simply crumpled in his hands.