Crush
Pronunciation: /ˈkrʌʃ/
Crush (verb)
- To press something so hard that it breaks or changes shape.
- To defeat someone or something completely.
- To stop or control strong feelings or desires.
Examples
- She used a stone to crush the garlic.
- The machine can crush large rocks into gravel.
Common collocations: crush the garlic, crush into powder, crush the opposition, crush the rebellion, crush emotions
Crush (noun)
- A strong feeling of liking someone, often secretly.
- A large group of people in a small space.
Examples
- He has a crush on his classmate.
- She confessed her crush to her best friend.