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wrinkle Synonyms

Another word for wrinkle

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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."

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crease
Strong
fold
furrow
pucker
Weak
line

• 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."

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crease
Strong
crinkle
crumple
pucker

• 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."

Strong
furrow
crease
Weak
scrunch

• 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."

Strong
twist
complication
Weak
innovation
gimmick

Opposites of wrinkle

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of wrinkle varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

smooth
flatten
relax
See all opposites of wrinkle

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wrinkle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wrinkle
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