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Definition flatten in American English

flatten verb

verb
/ˈflæt(ə)n/
1

if something flattens, or if you flatten it, it becomes flat or flatter

Example

This exercise helps to flatten a flabby stomach.

Example

A longer pile carpet will flatten over time.

Synonyms and related words
reshape open up shape
2

to destroy something completely

Example

Entire neighborhoods were flattened during the bombing raids.

Synonyms and related words
destroy ruin devastate
3

to press yourself against something

Example

I flattened myself against the wall.

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze rub
4

to knock someone down by hitting them hard

Synonyms and related words
knock strike down knock down
5

to completely defeat someone in a fight, argument etc.

Synonyms and related words
defeat win beat
Definition flatten in American English