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crinkle

verb

/ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

Meaning

To form small creases or wrinkles.

She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.

wrinkle, crease, fold, crumple

smooth, flatten

crinkle up, crinkle paper, crinkle nose

to push firmly against something; to apply pressure

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

to gather or collect things gradually over time

To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.

to move or act quickly