scrunch
The word “scrunch” has 1 syllable: scrunch
It's pronounced as /skrʌntʃ/
What is synonym and antonym for scrunch?
In the thesaurus, “scrunch” has 44 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scrunch along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scrunch
- clash
- collide
- compress
- contract
- corrugate
- couch
- creak
- crease
- crimp
- crinkle
- crisp
- crouch
- crumple
- crumple up
- crunch
- curl up
- fold
- furrow
- gnash
- grate
- grind
- grit
- groan
- huddle
- hunch
- jangle
- jar
- knit
- moan
- pleat
- pucker
- rasp
- ripple
- ruck
- ruffle
- rumple
- scrape
- scratch
- squash
- squat
- squeeze
- squinch
- whine
- wrinkle
Antonyms for scrunch
Meanings of scrunch
- verb
- To grind with the teeth, and with a crackling sound; to craunch.
- To crumple and squeeze to make more compact.
- noun
- A crunching noise.
Example Sentences
- She used a hair tie to scrunch her curls.
- He would always scrunch the paper into a ball.
- The child began to scrunch his face in confusion.
- Try not to scrunch your clothes into the suitcase.
- The dry leaves scrunch under our feet when we walk.
On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scrunch, such as: clash, collide, compress, contract, corrugate, couch, creak.
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