Word Finder - crush

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A violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin.

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Violent pressure, as of a moving crowd.

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A crowd that produces uncomfortable pressure.

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a crush at a reception

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A violent crowding.

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A crowd control barrier.

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A drink made by squeezing the juice out of fruit.

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An infatuation with somebody one is not dating.

example

I've had a huge crush on her since we met many years ago.

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A standing stock or cage with movable sides used to restrain livestock for safe handling.

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A party or festive function.

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The process of crushing cane to remove the raw sugar, or the season when this process takes place.

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To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity of it, or to force together into a mass.

example

to crush grapes

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To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding

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to crush quartz

synonyms

• comminute

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To overwhelm by pressure or weight.

example

After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections

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To oppress or grievously burden.

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To overcome completely; to subdue totally.

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The sultan's black guard crushed every resistance bloodily.

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To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force

example

an eggshell crushes easily

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To feel infatuation or unrequited love.

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She's crushing on him.

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To give a compressed or foreshortened appearance to.