Definitions
- Describing the action of crushing paper or fabric into a small, wrinkled ball. - Referring to the act of collapsing or falling down in a disorganized manner. - Talking about the process of breaking down or losing shape due to pressure or force.
- Describing the action of pressing or crushing something with force, often resulting in a flattened or distorted shape. - Referring to the act of squeezing or compressing something into a smaller space. - Talking about the process of reducing or eliminating something by force or pressure.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve applying pressure or force to an object.
- 2Both can result in a change of shape or form.
- 3Both can be used to describe physical actions.
- 4Both can be used as verbs or participles.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Crumple is typically used to describe paper or fabric, while squash can be used for a wider range of objects.
- 2Intensity: Squash implies a greater degree of force or pressure than crumple.
- 3Shape: Crumple implies a wrinkled or folded shape, while squash implies a flatter or more compressed shape.
- 4Purpose: Crumple is often accidental or unintentional, while squash can be intentional or deliberate.
- 5Connotation: Crumple can imply a sense of fragility or delicacy, while squash can imply a sense of strength or power.
Remember this!
Crumple and squash are similar in that they both involve applying pressure or force to an object, resulting in a change of shape or form. However, crumple is typically used to describe paper or fabric, with a focus on a wrinkled or folded shape, while squash can be used for a wider range of objects, with a focus on a flatter or more compressed shape. Additionally, squash implies a greater degree of force or pressure than crumple, and can be intentional or deliberate, while crumple is often accidental or unintentional.
