Crush Meaning

Word: Crush

Adjective: Crushed

Crush means:

• To slam something down so violently that it breaks or loses its shape.
• To fold paper or cloth until it is full of folds and no longer flat.
• A powerful yet fleeting sensation of admiration for someone.
• A swarm of people was forced to stand in close proximity.
• To completely defeat someone.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French cruissir, 'gnash (teeth) or crack', of unknown origin.

Synonyms

• Fazed
• Rattled
• Disconnected
• Bugged
• Confounded
• Taken aback
• Embarrassed
• Terrible
• Vile

Antonyms

• Oriented
• At ease
• Reassured
• Understanding
• Composed
• Satisfactory
• Admissible

Opposite word

The opposite word of crush is: clear

Examples

Let's consider some sentences consisting of the word 'crush'.

1. It's difficult to determine whether to tell your crush or keep it a secret.
2. When the police attempted to disperse the crowd, many people were crushed underfoot.
3. In the mail, the parcel had been severely crushed.
4. Add three garlic cloves, crushed.
5. In the car collision, his arm was severely crushed.
6. In my suitcase, my dress was crushed.
7. Several people were crushed to death in the crowd, causing a tragedy.
8. Not only is the corporation crushing the economic world, but it is also revolutionizing corporate culture.
9. They'll go to any length to crush the opposition.
10. When we were in high school, I had a huge crush on him.