Synonyms of crinkling

crinkling

verb

present participle of crinkle

1

as in rustling

to make small sounds usually by rubbing or moving

a paper seat cover that crinkles with every move

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rustling
• crackling
• whispering
• squeaking
• sighing
• creaking
• gurgling
• murmuring
• whooshing
• swooshing
• crepitating
• babbling

2

as in crumpling

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

crinkled the candy wrapper up and threw it away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crumpling
• scrunching
• wrinkling
• folding
• creasing
• rippling
• rumpling
• ruffling
• puckering
• furrowing
• corrugating
• crimping
• crisping
• pleating
• knitting
• rucking
• contracting
• messing (up)
• mussing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flattening
• smoothing
• straightening
• ironing
• evening
• ironing out
• pressing
• smoothening
• unfolding
• uncrumpling
• tidying
• neatening

3

as in wrinkling

to develop creases or folds

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrinkling
• furrowing
• creasing
• folding
• crumpling
• rumpling
• doubling
• collapsing