Crushing
/ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters
Definition of Crushing
verb
- 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.
"to crush grapes"
- To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding
"to crush quartz"
- To overwhelm by pressure or weight.
"After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections"
- To oppress or grievously burden.
- To overcome completely; to subdue totally.
"The sultan's black guard crushed every resistance bloodily."
noun
adjective
- That crushes; overwhelming.
"a crushing defeat"
- Devastatingly disheartening.
"Oh, your dog has leukemia? That’s crushing."
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