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wrinkle Synonyms

Another word for wrinkle

Choosing another word for wrinkle depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A slight line, fold, or crease in a normally smooth surface, especially in skin as a result of aging or in fabric.

Usage Example

"She smoothed out a crease in her linen skirt before stepping onto the stage."

Strongest
crease
Strong
fold
crinkle
line
furrow
pucker
rumple
crumple
ridge

• verb (Context 2)

To form small folds, ridges, or creases on a normally smooth surface, such as skin or fabric.

Usage Example

"Linen tends to crease easily if it is not ironed immediately after washing."

Strongest
crease
Strong
crumple
crinkle
rumple
pucker
shrivel
Weak
corrugate

• verb (Context 3)

To cause lines or folds to appear on a surface or body part.

Usage Example

"He wrinkled his forehead in deep concentration as he read the challenging text."

Strongest
furrow
crease
Strong
crinkle
pucker
scrunch
crumple
rumple
knit

• noun (Context 4)

A clever innovation, novel idea, or a minor but unexpected complication in a situation or process.

Usage Example

"The recent software update adds an interesting new twist to the game's mechanics."

Strongest
twist
Strong
quirk
complication
hitch
snag
gimmick
novelty
Weak
innovation
catch

Opposites of wrinkle

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

smooth
unwrinkle
flatten
iron
press
straighten
See all opposites of wrinkle

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