crumple -
To crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled
Greg crumpled up so much paper that the wastebasket began overflowing.
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squish -
The act of crushing something that is soft
Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.
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crinkle -
To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression
As an older man, Robert's skin crinkled around his eyes when he smiled.
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scrub -
Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
Scrubbing your tub with cleaning solution on a regular basis will keep it clean.
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squeeze -
To force something into a small or tight space by manipulating its form.
We managed to squeeze six people into the tiny car.
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congested -
Too full, blocked, or crowded.
Because of his alergies, his sinuses were so congested that he couldn't breathe through his nose at all.
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stuff -
To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner.
She stuffed the suitcase with clothes until it could barely close.
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scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
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congeal -
To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state.
The messy ideas in her head finally congealed into a clear vision for the project.
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cling -
(of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to
The small child would cling to her mother to avoid getting separated from her.
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scour -
To clean or brighten the surface of something by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent
Victor would have to use a cleaning solution to scour the rust stains off of his bathtub.
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crunch -
To crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound
Chips of any kind, whether potato or tortilla, will always involve people crunching them.
