crumple
🇺🇸
/ˈkrʌmpl/
🇬🇧
/ˈkrʌmpl/
verb
R
To cause something to become wrinkled or crinkled by pressing it.
The paper crumpled in my hand when I grabbed it.
R
To become sad or upset, causing one's face to show distress.
Her face crumpled when she heard the bad news.
R
To fall down or collapse, often due to injury, unconsciousness, or being drunk.
The boxer crumpled to the ground after the final punch.
translation
To cause something to become wrinkled or crinkled by pressing it.; To become sad or upset, causing one's face to show distress.; To fall down or collapse, often due to injury, unconsciousness, or being drunk.
Word Forms
3rd Present
crumples
Past
crumpled
Perfect
crumpled
Progressive
crumpling