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What are synonyms for crumple?

Here are some synonyms for "crumple," categorized by context:

General:

* Crush

* Wrinkle

* Scrunch

* Compress

* Bend

* Fold

* Crease

* Mash

* Squash

* Collapse

For paper or fabric:

* Scrunch up

* Ball up

* Roll up

* Flatten

* Wrinkle

* Crease

For something solid:

* Collapse

* Cave in

* Buckle

* Yield

* Give way

* Dent

* Distort

Figuratively:

* Break down

* Fall apart

* Wither

* Decline

* Subside

* Give in

The best synonym for "crumple" will depend on the specific context in which you are using it. For example, if you are talking about a piece of paper, "scrunch up" might be a more appropriate synonym than "collapse."

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