Crush
/kɹʌʃ/
The meaning and definition of Crush, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To overwhelm by pressure or weight.
“After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections”
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To overcome completely; to subdue totally.
“The sultan's black guard crushed every resistance bloodily.”
noun
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A crowd that produces uncomfortable pressure.
“a crush at a reception”
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An infatuation with somebody one is not dating.
“I've had a huge crush on her since we met many years ago.”
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