crush synonyms

crush

v.

  1. To break into small pieces

    smash, pulverize, pound, grind; see break 2, grind 1.

  2. To press so as to injure or break

    press, mash, crumple, squash; see damage 1, mash, press 1.

  3. To defeat utterly

    overwhelm, beat down, force down, annihilate; see defeat 1, 2. See syn. study at beat.

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