crumpled

• Describe algo que ha sido comprimido, arrugado o cubierto de pliegues, a menudo referido a tela o papel.

Describes something that has been pressed, crushed, or wrinkled, often referring to fabric or paper.

1. Crushed or wrinkledB1formal

   Pressed or squeezed into irregular folds or wrinkles, typically referring to paper or fabric.

   arrugado

   • He threw the crumpled paper into the trash bin.
   • Her dress was crumpled after sitting in the car for hours.
   • The map was crumpled and torn from being folded so many times.

   Sinónimoscorrugatedcrushedruffledrumpledwrinkled

   Antónimosflatironedpressedsmoothstraightunwrinkled

2. Collapsed or fallenB2informal

   Having fallen down or collapsed, often due to injury or exhaustion.

   Derribado o colapsado

   • The boxer lay crumpled on the canvas after the knockout.
   • He found his grandfather crumpled on the floor after the fall.
   • The car was crumpled against the tree after the accident.

   Sinónimosfallenprostrate

   Antónimoserectupright

• 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