Crunch up

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verb

To cause to make a crisp, sharp noise by pressing or squeezing.

She crunched up the paper into a ball.
Visual representation of "crunch up" - To cause to make a crisp, sharp noise by pressing or squeezing.

Often appears as...

  • crunch up paper
  • crunch up leaves
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Visual representation of "crunch up"
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Sensory Imagery

Use 'crunch up' to describe sounds and textures that evoke a vivid sensory experience.

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Listeners could hear her crunch up the dry leaves underfoot.
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Action Intensity

'Crunch up' suggests a forceful action, emphasizing the energy put into crumpling or compressing something.

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He crunched up the empty can in frustration.
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Destruction

The phrase often implies destruction or transformation of an object's original form.

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After reading the letter, she crunched it up and threw it away.
Visual representation of the word "Crunch up"

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