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rumple

/ˈrʌm.pəl/

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verb

/ˈrʌm.pəl/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приведению чего-либо в беспорядок или смятию, обычно ткани или волос.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something untidy or wrinkled, typically fabric or hair.

  1. Disturb the smoothness ofB2formal

    To make something untidy or less smooth, typically by handling or moving it.

    ruСмять

    • The wind rumpled her hair as she walked along the beach.
    • He nervously rumpled the edge of his shirt.
    • The cat rumpled the freshly made bed.

    Synonymscreasecrinklecrumpledishevelmess upruffletouslewrinkle

    Antonymsflattenironpresssmooth

  2. Gather into small wrinkles or foldsB2formal

    To intentionally or unintentionally create small creases or folds in a material.

    ruСобирать в мелкие складки

    • She rumpled the fabric to create a textured effect.
    • The child rumpled the paper while playing.
    • He rumpled the cloth in his hands absentmindedly.

    Synonymscorrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefurrowpuckerrufflewrinkle

    Antonymsironpresssmooth

  3. Become wrinkled or creasedB2formal

    To become marked with irregular folds or creases, often due to pressure or handling.

    ruСминаться

    • The silk dress rumpled easily after sitting for a while.
    • His suit rumpled during the long flight.
    • The pages of the book rumpled from being in a damp bag.

    Synonymscreasecrinklecrumplepuckerruckwrinkle

Forms
  • rumpled past participle
  • rumpled past simple
  • rumpling present participle
  • rumples third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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