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

adjective

1. Pulverized, rendered into small, disconnected fragments.

2. Broken, saddened, depressed.

3. Of a fabric, having the appearance of having been crushed.

   “Her top was of black crushed velvet.”