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crumple

[ˈkrʌmpəl]

crumple Definition

  • 1to crush something so that it becomes smaller and bent, or to be crushed in this way
  • 2to suddenly bend your body and fall down
  • 3to suddenly lose power or effectiveness

Using crumple: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crumple" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

  • Example

    The car crumpled like a piece of paper in the accident.

  • Example

    He crumpled to the ground after being hit by the ball.

  • Example

    The team's defense crumpled under the pressure.

crumple Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for crumple

Phrases with crumple

  • a part of a car designed to absorb the energy of an impact in order to protect the passengers

    Example

    The car's crumple zone helped to minimize the damage caused by the collision.

  • to crush or squeeze something into a small, tight ball

    Example

    She crumpled up the letter and threw it in the trash.

  • to fail or collapse when faced with a difficult situation or challenge

    Example

    The company's finances crumpled under the pressure of the recession.

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Summary: crumple in Brief

The verb 'crumple' [ˈkrʌmpəl] means to crush something so that it becomes smaller and bent, or to be crushed in this way. It can also mean to suddenly bend your body and fall down, or to suddenly lose power or effectiveness. Examples include 'She crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin,' and 'The team's defense crumpled under the pressure.' Phrases include 'crumple zone,' 'crumple up,' and 'crumple under pressure.'