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crumple Synonyms

Another word for crumple

Choosing another word for crumple depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To crush, press, or twist something into irregular folds or wrinkles, or to become crushed and wrinkled in this way.

Usage Example

"He read the rejected draft one last time before he decided to wad the paper and toss it into the recycling bin."

Strongest
wad
scrunch
wrinkle
Strong
crinkle
rumple
crease
crush
crunch

• verb (Context 2)

To collapse, buckle, or give way suddenly and completely, whether physically or emotionally.

Usage Example

"Exhausted from the marathon, the runner began to collapse to the ground just past the finish line."

Strongest
collapse
buckle
give way
Strong
cave in
slump
falter
break down

• noun (Context 3)

An irregular fold, wrinkle, or crease in a surface or material, especially cloth or paper.

Usage Example

"She used a warm iron to smooth out the stubborn crumples in her linen shirt."

Strongest
wrinkle
crease
crinkle
rumple
Strong
pucker
fold

Opposites of crumple

The opposite of crumple shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

smooth
flatten
straighten
endure
iron
withstand
persevere
unfold
See all opposites of crumple

• Nearby Words

crumminess
crummy
crumpet
crumple
crumply
crunch
crunchable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crumple. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crumple
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