crumple

• Verbo que indica la acción de arrugar algo formando pliegues o una forma irregular, o de colapsar o ceder bajo presión.

A verb used to indicate the act of crushing something into a wrinkled or irregular shape, or to collapse or give way.

1. Crush into foldsB1formal

   To press or crush something, such as paper or fabric, into irregular folds or wrinkles.

   Arrugar

   • She crumpled the letter in anger and threw it away.
   • He crumpled the paper into a ball before tossing it.
   • The fabric crumpled easily after being packed tightly.

   Sinónimoscreasecrinklecrushfoldpuckerrufflerumplescrew upwrinkle

   Antónimosflattenironsmoothstraighten

2. Collapse or fall downB2formal

   To suddenly fall down or lose strength, often due to shock, injury, or exhaustion.

   desplomarse

   • He crumpled to the ground after being hit.
   • The old building crumpled under the weight of the snow.
   • She crumpled into a chair, exhausted from the long day.

   Sinónimosbucklecave incollapsefallfoldgive waysinkslumptopple

   Antónimosrisestandstiffenstrengthen