Meaning & Definition of word "Crush"

noun:

• 1. A strong feeling of love or attraction for someone, typically someone unattainable or only slightly known.
  • Example: She had a huge crush on the new guy in class.
• 2. An intense infatuation with someone, often at a young age.
  • Example: His teenage crushes were often fleeting but very intense.
• 3. An overwhelming feeling of love or desire.
  • Example: It was just a crush that lasted for a few weeks.

verb:

• 1. To press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.
  • Example: He accidentally crushed the empty soda can.
• 2. To defeat overwhelmingly or crush one's opponents.
  • Example: The team crushed their rivals in the championship game.
• 3. To inflict severe physical injury on someone.
  • Example: The falling tree could have crushed the car if no one was inside.
• 4. To overwhelm emotionally; to defeat someone’s spirit or will.
  • Example: The news of her failure crushed her hopes of getting into a good college.