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Meaning of the word crush in English

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crush

US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
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Verb

1.

deform, break, or injure (something) by pressing it with a force greater than its strength

Example:
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He accidentally crushed the delicate flower.
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The car was completely crushed in the accident.
Synonym:
squashcompresscrumplepulverizegrind
2.

defeat or humiliate (someone) totally

Example:
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Our team will crush the competition.
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The dictator crushed all dissent.
Synonym:
overwhelmvanquishsubdueroutdemolish

Noun

1.

a brief but intense infatuation for someone, especially someone unattainable or inappropriate

Example:
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She has a huge crush on her history teacher.
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He admitted to having a crush on his colleague.
Synonym:
infatuationfondnessfascinationadmirationobsession
2.

a crowd of people pressed closely together

Example:
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There was a huge crush at the concert entrance.
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We got caught in the crush of commuters during rush hour.
Synonym:
crowdthrongmobhordejam
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