crush

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Verb

crushInfinitive
crushPresent tense
crushedPast tense
crushedPast participle
crushingPresent participle
crushesThird-person singular
1

To press or squeeze something with force so that it breaks, deforms, or is destroyed.

She crushed the empty can with her hand.

2

To defeat someone or something completely and decisively.

Our team crushed the opponents in the final match.

3

To make someone feel extremely disappointed, upset, or humiliated.

The rejection letter crushed her dreams of becoming an actress.

Noun

crushSingular
crushesPlural
1

A brief but intense romantic infatuation with someone.

She has a crush on her classmate.

2

A crowd of people pressed closely together.

There was a crush of people at the entrance to the stadium.

3

A drink made from the juice of pressed fruit.

I ordered an orange crush at the café.