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Translate files Crushing
/ˈkrʌʃ.ɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To press or squeeze with great force so as to break, damage, or distort.
He was crushing the empty soda can in his hand.
To defeat someone or something overwhelmingly.
The competitor crushed the opposition in the championship match.
adjective
Extremely forceful or overwhelming.
The team suffered a crushing defeat in the final game of the season.
Causing intense emotional pain or disappointment.
She felt a crushing sadness when she heard the news.
Etymology
From the verb 'crush', Middle English 'crushen', from Old French 'crushe', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crushing blow
a significant setback or defeat
crushing defeat
a loss that is decisive and demoralizing
crushing pressure
intense and overwhelming stress
Related Words
crush
to put down or press something with force
crushed
reduced to a compact mass; defeated or overwhelmed
crushingly
in a manner that is extremely overwhelming or devastating
Slang Meanings
having a strong infatuation for someone
I have a crush on her, it’s totally crushing!
to dominate or defeat someone decisively
He crushed the competition in the race.