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Definition crushing in British English

crushing adjective

adjective
/ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
1

complete and achieved very easily

Example

a crushing defeat/victory

Synonyms and related words
thorough total pure
2

very severe

Example

It's a crushing blow for the president's foreign policy.

Synonyms and related words
the nuclear option serious severe
3

criticizing someone or something very severely

Example

a crushing reply

Synonyms and related words
accusatory accusing acerbic
Definition crushing in British English