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crumple
verb /ˈkrʌm.pl̩/Definition
› [I or T] to become, or cause something to become, full of folds that are not equal in size: This shirt crumples easilyMaking things more or less smooth or straight › [I] If someone's face crumples, it becomes full of lines because of a strong emotion: Her face crumpled with laughter.Laughing and smilingWeeping and crying › [I] If someone crumples, they fall to the ground suddenly: The bullet hit him and he crumpled into a heap on the floor.Falling and droppingMoving downwards
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Synonyms and related words:
- ass noun (BOTTOM)
- ass over teakettle idiom
- base jumping noun
- collapse/fall in a heap idiom
- cropper noun
- drop like flies idiom
- drop sb/sth off phrasal verb
- drop verb (FALL)
- fall away phrasal verb (BREAK)
- keel over phrasal verb (PERSON)
- let go idiom
- nosedive noun
- overbalance verb
- plunge noun (REDUCTION)
- pratfall noun
- relinquish verb
- shower verb (FALL)
- thump noun
- trip noun (FALL)
- trip verb (LOSE BALANCE)
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