crush

B1
Pronunciation
/kɹʌʃ/
/kɹʌʃ/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

Violent pressure, as of a moving crowd.

3 Definition

A crowd that produces uncomfortable pressure.

Example Sentences
  • a crush at a reception
4 Definition

A violent crowding.

5 Definition

A crowd control barrier.

6 Definition

A drink made by squeezing the juice out of fruit.

7 Definition

An infatuation with somebody one is not dating.

Example Sentences
  • I've had a huge crush on her since we met many years ago.
8 Definition

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

9 Definition

A party or festive function.

10 Definition

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

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

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 Sentences
  • to crush grapes
2 Definition

To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding

Synonyms
comminute
Example Sentences
  • to crush quartz
3 Definition

To overwhelm by pressure or weight.

Example Sentences
  • After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections
4 Definition

To oppress or grievously burden.

5 Definition

To overcome completely; to subdue totally.

Example Sentences
  • The sultan's black guard crushed every resistance bloodily.
6 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • an eggshell crushes easily
7 Definition

To feel infatuation or unrequited love.

Example Sentences
  • She's crushing on him.
8 Definition

To give a compressed or foreshortened appearance to.