crush
//krʌʃ//
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.