English Dictionary
Definition crush in British English
crush
verb
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/krʌʃ/
1
to hit or press something so hard that you damage it severely or destroy it, especially by making its shape flatter
Example
The front of the car was completely crushed in the accident.
Example
Two of the firefighters were crushed to death when a beam fell on them.
2
to completely defeat someone who is opposing you, especially by using force or violence
3
to make someone feel disappointed, embarrassed, or upset
