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crumple

Buckle vs Crumple - What's the difference?

buckle | crumple |


In lang=en terms the difference between buckle and crumple

is that buckle is to fasten using a buckle while crumple is to collapse.

As verbs the difference between buckle and crumple

is that buckle is to distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression or buckle can be to fasten using a buckle while crumple is to rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.

As nouns the difference between buckle and crumple

is that buckle is (countable) a clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a belt, or for retaining the end of a strap while crumple is a crease, wrinkle, or irregular fold.

Crumple vs Stumble - What's the difference?

crumple | stumble |


In transitive terms the difference between crumple and stumble

is that crumple is to cause to collapse while stumble is to cause to stumble or trip.

In intransitive terms the difference between crumple and stumble

is that crumple is to collapse while stumble is to make a mistake or have trouble.

Crumple vs Scruple - What's the difference?

crumple | scruple |


In intransitive terms the difference between crumple and scruple

is that crumple is to collapse while scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.

As nouns the difference between crumple and scruple

is that crumple is a crease, wrinkle, or irregular fold while scruple is a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.

As verbs the difference between crumple and scruple

is that crumple is to rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together while scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.

Line vs Crumple - What's the difference?

line | crumple |


In transitive terms the difference between line and crumple

is that line is to fill or supply (something), as a purse with money while crumple is to cause to collapse.

Crumple vs Powder - What's the difference?

crumple | powder |


In transitive terms the difference between crumple and powder

is that crumple is to cause to collapse while powder is to sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.

In intransitive terms the difference between crumple and powder

is that crumple is to collapse while powder is to use powder on the hair or skin.

Smash vs Crumple - What's the difference?

smash | crumple |


In intransitive terms the difference between smash and crumple

is that smash is to be destroyed by being smashed while crumple is to collapse.

As nouns the difference between smash and crumple

is that smash is the sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together while crumple is a crease, wrinkle, or irregular fold.

As verbs the difference between smash and crumple

is that smash is to break (something brittle) violently while crumple is to rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.

Decay vs Crumple - What's the difference?

decay | crumple |


In intransitive terms the difference between decay and crumple

is that decay is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality while crumple is to collapse.

In transitive terms the difference between decay and crumple

is that decay is to cause to rot or deteriorate while crumple is to cause to collapse.

Frail vs Crumple - What's the difference?

frail | crumple |


As nouns the difference between frail and crumple

is that frail is a basket made of rushes, used chiefly for containing figs and raisins while crumple is a crease, wrinkle, or irregular fold.

As verbs the difference between frail and crumple

is that frail is to play a stringed instrument, usually a banjo, by picking with the back of a fingernail while crumple is to rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.

As an adjective frail

is easily broken; mentally or physically fragile; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish; easily destroyed; not tenacious of life; weak; infirm.

Crump vs Crumple - What's the difference?

crump | crumple |


In intransitive terms the difference between crump and crumple

is that crump is to produce such a sound while crumple is to collapse.

As an adjective crump

is hard or crusty; dry baked.

As a proper noun Crump

is {{surname|from=Middle English}.

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