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CRUSH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Crush.

How to pronounce crush:

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Crush - as a noun

Leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crushed leather

A dense crowd of people

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jampress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crowd
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Temporary love of an adolescent

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calf loveinfatuationpuppy love

The act of crushing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compactioncrunch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compressingcompression
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Crush - as a verb

Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

Example: "The government oppresses political activists"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oppresssuppress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

Example: "Crush an aluminum can"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mashsquashsqueezesquelch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Break into small pieces

Example: "The car crushed the toy"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break upfragmentfragmentisefragmentize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Humiliate or depress completely

Example: "She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smash

Crush or bruise

Example: "Jam a toe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jam

Make ineffective

Example: "Martin luther king tried to break down racial discrimination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break down

Become injured, broken, or distorted by pressure

Example: "The plastic bottle crushed against the wall"

Example Sentences

"I have a crush on my classmate."
"Her crush on him was evident from the way she blushed around him."
"My little sister has a crush on a famous pop star."
"He's my crush, but I'm too shy to talk to him."
"Getting over a crush can be difficult."
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Word Game Points

Is CRUSH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crush is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRUSH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CRUSH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crush is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRUSH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is CRUSH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crush is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRUSH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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