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SCRUNCHED Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word scrunched. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word scrunched. (close relations)
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compressed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• pressed tightly together

• reduced in volume by pressure

• flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes)

crumpled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of metal e.g.

crushed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

• subdued or brought low in condition or status

flatten
verbv
verb

• make flat or flatter

• become flat or flatter

• lower the pitch of (musical notes)

rumpled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in disarray; extremely disorderly

wrinkled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by wrinkles

• (of linens or clothes) not ironed

creased
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• scrape gently

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

folded
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

• a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

• a group of sheep or goats

• a folded part (as in skin or muscle)

• a pen for sheep

• the act of folding

verb

• bend or lay so that one part covers the other

• incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating

• cease to operate or cause to cease operating

• confine in a fold, like sheep

• become folded or folded up

squeezed
verbv
noun

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

• a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

• a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

• (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

• a twisting squeeze

• an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

• a tight or amorous embrace

• the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

verb

• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

• press firmly

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• press or force

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• squeeze or press together

scrunch up
verbv
verb

• sit on one's heels

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

crease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• scrape gently

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

crinkle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

crisp
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• tender and brittle

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

• pleasingly firm and fresh

• (of hair) in small tight curls

• brief and to the point; effectively cut short

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make brown and crisp by heating

crouch
verbv
noun

• the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body

verb

• bend one's back forward from the waist on down

• sit on one's heels

crump
verbv
verb

• make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants

• bombard with heavy shells

• explode heavily or with a loud dull noise

hunker
verbv
verb

• sit on one's heels

ruckle
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a hoarse, rattling sound

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

squat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

• a small worthless amount

• the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels

adjective satellite

• short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

• having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground

verb

• sit on one's heels

• be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide

• occupy (a dwelling) illegally

• to perform the squat weightlifting exercise

thud
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

verb

• make a dull sound

• strike with a dull sound

• make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants

wrinkle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a minor difficulty

• a clever method of doing something (especially something new and different)

verb

• gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

Best Hypernyms For SCRUNCHED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scrunched, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
crackle crunch fold noise scranch scraunch sit
Phrases (2)
fold upturn up

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