verb

1. To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity of it, or to force together into a mass.

   “to crush grapes”

2. To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding

   “to crush quartz”

3. To overwhelm by pressure or weight.

   “After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections”

Synonyms: comminute

noun

1. The action of the verb to crush.

2. A former method of execution by placing heavy weights on the victim.

3. (in the plural) crushed material

   “oilseed crushings”

adjective

1. That crushes; overwhelming.

   “a crushing defeat”

2. Devastatingly disheartening.

   “Oh, your dog has leukemia? That’s crushing.”

Synonyms: gutting