26984 words

crushes

15 definitions • 27 examples
1
to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed:

Examples:

The package had been badly crushed in the post.
Add three cloves of crushed garlic.
His arm was badly crushed in the car accident.
2
to press paper or cloth so that it becomes full of folds and is no longer flat:

Examples:

My dress got all crushed in my suitcase.
3
If people are crushed against other people or things, they are pressed against them:

Examples:

be crushed to death Tragedy struck when several people were crushed to death in the crowd.
4
to upset or shock someone badly:

Examples:

He was crushed by the news of the accident.
5
to defeat someone completely:

Examples:

The president called upon the army to help crush the rebellion.
France crushed Wales by 36 to 3 in last Saturday's match in Paris.
6
to do extremely well in a particular situation, competition, etc.:

Examples:

The company isn't just crushing the commercial realm, it is also innovating corporate culture.
7
to do extremely well:

Examples:

Keep going! You're crushing it!
8

Examples:

have a crush on She has a crush on her best friend's older brother.
I think most of us know what it's like to have a crush.
It was just one of those passing crushes.
9
someone who you like a lot romantically, usually someone that you do not have a relationship with, or not a serious relationship :

Examples:

He wanted to tell his crush how he felt about her.
How do I talk to my crush?
Here are 10 signs your crush likes you.
My crush knows I like him but we're both shy.
It hurts so bad when you can't be with your crush.
10
a crowd of people forced to stand close together:

Examples:

I had to struggle through the crush to get to the door.
UK You can come in our car, but it'll be a bit of a crush (= there will be a lot of people in it).
11
to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed:

Examples:

The package got crushed in the mail.
Her car was crushed by a falling tree.
12
to upset or shock someone badly:

Examples:

I was crushed because I didn't complete the race.
13
to defeat someone completely:

Examples:

They'll stop at nothing to crush the opposition.
14
a strong but temporary attraction for someone:

Examples:

She had a crush on Matthew in sixth grade.
15
a crowd of people:

Examples:

I can’t stand the crush of holiday shoppers at the mall.

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