Crush — synonyms, definition

1. crush (Noun)

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crush (Noun) — Leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated.

crush (Noun) — A dense crowd of people.

crush (Noun) — Temporary love of an adolescent.

crush (Noun) — The act of crushing.

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2. crush (Verb)

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crush (Verb) — Use force to compress, making out of normal shape or condition. ex. "crush an aluminium can"

crush (Verb) — Dominate or subjugate by unjust use of one's authority and power. ex. "The government crushes political activists"

crush (Verb) — Come out better in a competition, race, or conflict.

crush (Verb) — Break into small pieces. ex. "The car crushed the toy"

crush (Verb) — Humiliate or depress completely. ex. "She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation"

crush (Verb) — Hurt or bruise with a squashing force. ex. "crush a toe"

crush (Verb) — Make ineffective. ex. "Martin Luther King tried to crush racial discrimination"

crush (Verb) — Become injured, broken, or distorted by pressure. ex. "The plastic bottle crushed against the wall"

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