Synonyms of crinkled

crinkled

verb

past tense of crinkle

1

as in rustled

to make small sounds usually by rubbing or moving

a paper seat cover that crinkles with every move

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rustled
• crackled
• squeaked
• whispered
• sighed
• creaked
• whooshed
• gurgled
• crepitated
• murmured
• swooshed
• babbled

2

as in crumpled

to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in

crinkled the candy wrapper up and threw it away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crumpled
• scrunched
• wrinkled
• folded
• rumpled
• creased
• corrugated
• puckered
• rippled
• furrowed
• ruffled
• knitted
• pleated
• crisped
• rucked
• crimped
• knit
• contracted
• mussed (up)
• messed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flattened
• smoothed
• straightened
• ironed out
• pressed
• ironed
• smoothened
• unfolded
• uncrumpled
• evened
• tidied
• neatened

3

as in furrowed

to develop creases or folds

her forehead crinkled in consternation when her guests failed to arrive on time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• furrowed
• wrinkled
• creased
• folded
• crumpled
• rumpled
• doubled
• collapsed