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crumple

crum·ple [ krúmp'l ]


verb  (past and past participle crum·pled, present participle crum·pling, 3rd person present singular crum·ples)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb crease and wrinkle: to become full of irregular creases and wrinkles, or make something full of creases

2. transitive and intransitive verb collapse: to collapse, or make something collapse

3. intransitive verb look upset or disappointed: to lose the appearance of equanimity and control, especially when upset or disappointed and close to tears



noun  (plural crum·ples)
Definition:
 
wrinkle: a crease or wrinkle in something

[14th century. < Old English crump "crooked, curled up"]

crum·ply adjective
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