
Crumple
Physical Action
Used to describe the act of crushing something into smaller, wrinkled shape with hands.

I watched him crumple the note in frustration.
Active Destruction
Signifies actively ruining the original form of an object, often paper.

She crumpled the draft and tossed it into the bin.
Emotional Expression
Sometimes indicates a character's emotional state, such as anger or frustration.

In anger, he crumpled the photo into his pocket.
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