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crumple vs cave in

cave in vs crumple

crumple is not a noun while cave in is a noun.

crumple and cave in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crumple No No Yes No
cave in Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cave in is a hypernym of crumple; that is, cave in is a word with a broader meaning than crumple:
  • crumple: fold or collapse
  • cave in: break down, literally or metaphorically
Other hypernyms of crumple include break, collapse, fall in, founder, give, give way.
crumple (noun) cave in (noun)
the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
crumple (verb) cave in (verb)
become wrinkled or crumpled or creased break down, literally or metaphorically
to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
fold or collapse
fall apart
Difference between crumple and cave in

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