26984 words

squashed

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
to crush something into a flat shape:

Examples:

He accidentally sat on her hat and squashed it.
3
to push yourself, a person, or thing into a small space:

Examples:

The room was so full you couldn't squash another person in.
If you all squashed up (= moved closer together), we could fit an extra person in the car.
He tried to squash his ripped jeans into the suitcase while his mother wasn't looking.
4
to stop something from continuing to exist or happen, by forceful action:

Examples:

Rumours of a possible takeover of the company were soon squashed by the management.

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