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crimped

ADJECTIVE
curly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coiled curled fuzzy kinky wavy
WEAK
convoluted corkscrew crimpy crinkling crinkly crisp curling frizzed frizzy looped permed spiralled waved waving winding wound
Antonyms
STRONGEST
straight
ADJECTIVE
frizzy
Synonyms
WEAK
frizzly kinky
ADJECTIVE
frustrated
Synonyms
STRONG
balked crabbed cramped defeated discontented discouraged disheartened embittered foiled irked stonewalled stymied
WEAK
fouled-up hung up on resentful through the mill ungratified unsated unslaked up the wall
Antonyms
WEAK
encourage fulfilled inspirited stimulated uplifted
ADJECTIVE
kinky
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curled curly
WEAK
coiled frizzed frizzled frizzy permed twisted waved wavy
Antonyms
WEAK
straight unkinked
ADVERB
crinkly
Synonyms
WEAK
crinkled curly sinuous wrinkled

Example Sentences

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Disruption to trade has crimped fuel supplies across the global aviation industry, especially for some Asian and European countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In addition, the court said Wing changed the firm's strategy without consulting the other board members, refused to honour agreements with Dutch officials and crimped the powers of European Nexperia executives.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The stock has dropped 12% over the past year amid worries about a slowdown in consumer spending that has crimped sales growth in the company’s beauty and healthcare segments.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

By all accounts, visiting the site from inside the chicken wire is a crimped and diminished experience.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2025

The edges of its pastry were as neatly crimped as Grandma’s.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck