Definition of 'crumple'

Verb

1. fall apart; "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down"
      Synonyms: crumble tumble break down collapse
2. fold or collapse; "His knees buckled"
      Synonyms: buckle
3. to gather something into small wrinkles or folds; "She puckered her lips"
      Synonyms: pucker rumple cockle knit
4. become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won't wrinkle"
      Synonyms: rumple wrinkle crease crinkle

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