Crush

/kɹˈʌʃ/

/ˈkɹəʃ/

to crush

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

break into small pieces

to become damaged, broken, or deformed under pressure

make ineffective

crush or bruise

humiliate or depress completely

Crush

a strong, temporary feeling of love toward a person

leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated

the act of crushing

a dense crowd of people

Example

She accidentally crushed the plastic bottle on the sidewalk.

She had to crush the garlic cloves with the back of a knife for the recipe.

The chef used a mortar and pestle to crush the spices for the curry.

He accidentally stepped on and crushed the delicate flower in the garden.

The heavy machinery was used to crush rocks into smaller fragments.

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