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crumple vs collapse

collapse vs crumple

crumple is not a noun while collapse is a noun.

crumple and collapse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crumple No No Yes No
collapse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, collapse is a hypernym of crumple; that is, collapse is a word with a broader meaning than crumple:
  • crumple: fold or collapse
  • collapse: break down, literally or metaphorically
Other hypernyms of crumple include break, cave in, fall in, founder, give, give way.
As verbs, crumple and collapse are synonyms defined as:
  • crumple and collapse: fall apart
Other synonyms of crumple include break down, crumble, tumble.
crumple (noun) collapse (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
crumple (verb) collapse (verb)
become wrinkled or crumpled or creased collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
to gather something into small wrinkles or folds lose significance, effectiveness, or value
fold or collapse suffer a nervous breakdown
fall apart break down, literally or metaphorically
fold or close up
fall apart
cause to burst
Difference between crumple and collapse

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