Crush

/kɹʌʃ/

The meaning and definition of Crush, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To overwhelm by pressure or weight.
    “After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections”
  2. To overcome completely; to subdue totally.
    “The sultan's black guard crushed every resistance bloodily.”
noun
  1. A crowd that produces uncomfortable pressure.
    “a crush at a reception”
  2. 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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