Synonyms of scrunched

scrunched

verb

past tense of scrunch

1

as in crumpled

to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in

scrunched up the shirt and tossed it in the laundry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crumpled
• folded
• wrinkled
• crinkled
• rumpled
• creased
• furrowed
• puckered
• ruffled
• corrugated
• rippled
• pleated
• knit
• rucked
• crimped
• crisped
• contracted
• mussed (up)
• messed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flattened
• smoothed
• straightened
• pressed
• ironed out
• ironed
• unfolded
• evened
• smoothened
• uncrumpled
• tidied
• neatened

2

as in crouched

to lie low with the limbs close to the body

the climbers scrunched down on the leeward side of a large boulder and waited for the storm to pass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crouched
• huddled
• hunched
• squatted
• couched
• hunkered (down)
• squinched
• curled up

3

as in scraped

to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound

scrunched loose gravel with every footstep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scraped
• gritted
• scratched
• crunched
• ground
• groaned
• creaked
• grated
• gnashed
• whined
• moaned
• clashed
• collided
• jarred
• rasped
• jangled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrunched

As the players headed to their benches and the officials took their customary walks to the scorer’s table for the time out, Atkinson scrunched his face, stuck out his hands, and mockingly clapped toward Blair — who ignored the obvious taunt. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Louis' scrunched up face got an affectionate giggle out of his dad as the two sat side-by-side at the 80th anniversary of VE Day in 2025. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

Mind you, that was also by design — the west side of the stadium was roped off entirely, so that 50% of capacity was scrunched into one half of the building. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026

Further inspection found a Mexican citizen scrunched into a makeshift, dry compartment in the gas tank that February day. — Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026

Reduce frizz, add shine, and offer your curls a soft, flexible hold with Bumble and Bumble's Curl Defining Styling Cream, which should be scrunched into wet hair from mid-shaft to ends before air drying or diffusing. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026

James then scrunched his face into a sarcastic, close-eyed smile. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026

This faux leather style features an elegant, rounded collar and scrunched sleeves that together create a bold, endlessly versatile piece that can be thrown over a dress and knee-high boots for an afternoon brunch, or paired with denim and sneakers for a day of exploring. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026

Dries Van Noten wrapped a denim trench coat in a colorful, tapestry-like belts, scrunched baggy jeans into shin-grazing boots and added a bomber-style collar to a denim blazer. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026