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collapse vs crumple

crumple vs collapse

collapse is a noun but crumple is not a noun.

collapse and crumple both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
collapse Yes No Yes No
crumple No No Yes No
As verbs, crumple is a hyponym of collapse; that is, crumple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than collapse:
  • collapse: break down, literally or metaphorically
  • crumple: fold or collapse
Other hyponyms of collapse include go off, implode, buckle, flop, break, sink, slide down, slump.
As verbs, collapse and crumple are synonyms defined as:
  • collapse and crumple: fall apart
Other synonyms of collapse include break down, crumble, tumble.
collapse (noun) crumple (noun)
the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
collapse (verb) crumple (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
lose significance, effectiveness, or value to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
suffer a nervous breakdown fold or collapse
break down, literally or metaphorically fall apart
fold or close up
fall apart
cause to burst
Difference between collapse and crumple

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