crush
verb
\ ˈkrəsh
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crushed;
crushing;
crushes
Definition of crush
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to squeeze or force by pressure so as to alter or destroy structure
crush grapes
b
: to squeeze together into a mass
She crushed her clothes into a bag.
3
: to reduce to particles by pounding or grinding
crush rock
4a
: to suppress or overwhelm as if by pressure or weight
b
: to oppress or burden grievously
crushed by debt
c
: to subdue completely
The rebellion was crushed.
d
: to cause overwhelming emotional pain to (someone)
Her insults crushed him.
crush
nounDefinition of crush (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from crush
Verb
crushable
\ ˈkrə-shə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
crusher
noun
crushingly
adverb
Noun
crushproof
\ ˈkrəsh-ˌprüf
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of crush in a Sentence
Verb
Unfortunately some of the flowers got crushed when we were moving them. The bicycle was crushed under the truck's tires. The machine crushes the cans so that they can be stored until they are recycled. Her arm was crushed in the accident. Crush the nuts and sprinkle them on top of the cake. The rocks were crushed into dust.Noun
Yesterday I saw my old high school crush for the first time in five years. The crush in the train station is at its worst during the afternoon rush hour. Outside the hotel stood a crush of reporters waiting for her arrival.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
However, two fields further down the form crushed me. — oregonlive, "Opinion: A Portland father reflects on the sudden loss of his son," 11 Sep. 2019 However, two fields further down the form crushed me. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Tech Mogul & Doctor Wife Beg Others to Make Time for Their Kids After Son, 8, Dies in His Sleep," 9 Sep. 2019 The weight of miles’ worth of water should be crushing. — Eva Botkin-kowacki, The Christian Science Monitor, "NASA eyes the ocean: How the deep sea could unlock outer space," 23 Aug. 2019 The 46-year-old Portland Timbers and Thorns owner has absolutely crushed it with his successful soccer franchises. — John Canzano, oregonlive.com, "John Canzano’s Top 25 most influential people in Oregon sports for 2019," 17 Aug. 2019 Preckwinkle can’t stand Lightfoot for crushing her in the mayoral election. — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Father of teacher robbed in Lincoln Park questions $100 bond allowing alleged attacker to walk: ‘Is that all she’s worth to them?’," 16 Aug. 2019 In a wrenching documentary, a young mother tells the story of Syria’s resistance—and the forces that crushed it. — Brian Stewart, National Review, "For Sama: A Chronicle of the Syrian Tragedy," 10 Aug. 2019 One of the horses fell over and crushed her to death, leaving John and his four children (Beth, Kayce, Jamie, and Lee) to pick up the pieces. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Wednesday's 'Yellowstone' Shows John Dutton Getting Emotional About His Wife's Death," 6 Aug. 2019 Maikel Franco went to the plate as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning last night, turned on an 87-mph slider from Padres reliever Luis Perdomo, and crushed it off the facade of the second deck in left field at Petco Park. — Scott Lauber, https://www.inquirer.com, "What should the Phillies do with Maikel Franco? | Extra Innings," 5 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
My new crush was a nice boy — tall, with kind eyes. — Lauren Chval, Washington Post, "I thought he was just a rebound. He turned out to be my husband.," 26 Aug. 2019 Ben has a crush on Sylvia (Rebekah Johnson), the only black girl in his high school, while Van goes after the WASP country club set, particularly the blonde Dubbie (Carolyn Murphy). — Armond White, National Review, "The Baltimore Culture Wars: A History," 31 July 2019 In Roswell, New Mexico, a girl discovers that her teenage crush is actually an alien who has kept his secret hidden his entire life. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "12 Shows Like "Stranger Things" You Should Make Your Next Binge-Watch," 12 July 2019 Appearing on The Talk to discuss the new show, Aniston revealed her secret crush on set was none other than The Office star, Carell. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Jennifer Aniston Just Called Steve Carell a "Silver Fox" and We Totally Co-Sign," 15 June 2019 Hyland had been vocal about her not-so-secret crush on the podcast host since his time vying for JoJo Fletcher‘s heart on season 12 of The Bachelorette in 2016. — Nick Maslow, PEOPLE.com, "Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams Show PDA at Teen Choice Awards 3 Weeks After Announcing Engagement," 11 Aug. 2019 Fashion > Celebrity Style A few weeks ago, someone asked me about my ultimate celebrity crush. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "Why Daniel Day-Lewis Is My Ultimate Man Crush," 4 Dec. 2018 In the first few episodes, Jane gets artificially inseminated by her doctor and ends up being pregnant by her super-hot boss and ex-crush Rafael Solano. — Lluvia Perez, Teen Vogue, "Jane the Virgin’s Impact On American Viewers and Latinx Storytelling," 1 Aug. 2019 Beer, wine, specialty cocktails and crushes as well as non-alcoholic beverages are available to quench any thirst. — baltimoresun.com, "Enter for a chance to win tickets for two to the Amps and Ales Festival at Maryland Live Sept.," 24 July 2019
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