Crush
Definition of Crush
Pronunciation: krŭsh | v. t. | 1. | To press or bruise between two hard bodies; to squeeze, so as to destroy the natural shape or integrity of the parts, or to force together into a mass; as, to crush grapes. | | 2. | To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding; to comminute; as, to crush quartz. | | 3. | To overwhelm by pressure or weight; to beat or force down, as by an incumbent weight. | | 4. | To oppress or burden grievously. | | 5. | To overcome completely; to subdue totally. | | 6. | to subdue or overwhelm (a person) by argument or a cutting remark; to cause (a person) to feel chagrin or humiliation; to squelch. | | v. i. | 1. | To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force; as, an eggshell crushes easily. | | n. | 1. | A violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin. | | 2. | Violent pressure, as of a crowd; a crowd which produced uncomfortable pressure; as, a crush at a reception. |
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