Word Games Pro Dictionary
crumple
verb
Become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
Quick reference
Word Facts
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
verb
Become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
“This fabric won't wrinkle”
verb
To gather something into small wrinkles or folds
“She puckered her lips”
verb
Fold or collapse
“His knees buckled”
verb
Fall apart
“The building crumbled after the explosion”
In context
Example Sentences
This fabric won't wrinkle
She puckered her lips
His knees buckled
The building crumbled after the explosion
Negotiations broke down
Similar words
Synonyms
Check yourself
Practise This Word
Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.