What is another word for Crumpling?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈʌmplɪŋ] (IPA)

Crumpling is a verb that refers to the act of crushing or folding something into a smaller shape. There are several synonyms for crumpling, including crushing, folding, crumbling, creasing, compressing, and wrinkling. Each of these words, while similar, has its own unique connotation. Crushing and compressing imply a stronger force being applied, while crumbling and creasing suggest a more delicate touch. Folding and wrinkling both involve bending a material, but folding implies intentional folds while wrinkling may be accidental. Overall, each of these words can be used interchangeably with crumpling depending on the desired tone and context.

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What are the hypernyms for Crumpling?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Crumpling

The flutter at my approach showed that there were some secrets under discussion; and I observed the disconsolate Phoebe Crumpling into her bosom either a love-letter or an old valentine, and brushing away the tears from her cheeks.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
And, Crumpling up the card with suppressed passion, he turned and left the room.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Conal had fallen, his legs Crumpling up under him.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard

Famous quotes with Crumpling

  • A good night for the fireplace to be crackling with flames - or so he figured, Crumpling the papers he could only see As testimonials to long plateaus of emptiness.
    Weldon Kees

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