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Definition squash in British English

squash verb

verb
/skwɒʃ/
1

to damage something by pressing or crushing it and making it lose its normal shape

Synonyms and related words
damage spoil mark
1.1

to hurt someone by pressing or pushing them hard

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suffer hurt ache
2

to push someone or something so that they fit into a small space

Example

She was squashing some clothes into a case.

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bag bed bottle
2.1

to fit into a small space

Example

I squashed in beside her.

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bag bed bottle
3

to prevent something from happening or developing

Example

She tried hard to squash the feeling of fear that was growing inside her.

Synonyms and related words
prevent stop avoid
3.1

to defeat someone or something

Example

Their objections were quickly squashed.

Synonyms and related words
defeat win beat
Definition squash in British English