Pronunciation: /krʌʃt/
verb to press or squeeze with force in order to damage or destroy
A1 She crushed the garlic cloves before adding them to the sauce.
A2 The weight of the books crushed the delicate flowers beneath them.
B1 The soccer team was crushed by their opponents in the final match.
B2 The news of his failure crushed his spirits and left him feeling defeated.
C1 The company's stock price was crushed after the CEO's scandal was revealed.
C2 The loss of her best friend crushed her, leaving her in a state of deep sorrow.
adjective having been broken or pounded into small fragments; reduced to fine particles
A1 The crushed ice in my drink made it extra refreshing.
A2 She felt crushed when her team lost the championship game.
B1 The crushed velvet fabric on the couch added a touch of elegance to the room.
B2 The boxer was left feeling crushed after losing the title fight.
C1 The news of the company's bankruptcy left employees feeling crushed.
C2 The artist's spirit was crushed after receiving harsh criticism of their latest work.
formal The heavy machinery crushed the rocks into small pieces.
informal I accidentally crushed my phone when I dropped it.
slang I was so crushed when I found out I didn't get the job.
figurative Her spirit was crushed after receiving the bad news.
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