Definitions
- Referring to the act of pressing or squeezing something with force until it becomes flat or broken. - Describing a strong and intense infatuation or attraction towards someone. - Talking about a situation where someone is overwhelmed or defeated by an opposing force or obstacle.
- Referring to the act of crushing or smashing something into a soft and pulpy mass. - Describing a mixture of ingredients that have been mashed together, often for cooking or food preparation. - Talking about a situation where someone is physically injured or hurt, often in a violent or forceful manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the act of applying force to something.
- 2Both can result in a change in the physical state of the object being acted upon.
- 3Both can be used in cooking or food preparation.
- 4Both can be used to describe a negative outcome or situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Method: Crushing involves applying pressure to something until it becomes flat or broken, while mashing involves breaking something down into a soft and pulpy mass.
- 2Purpose: Crushing is often done to destroy or defeat something, while mashing is often done to prepare something for consumption.
- 3Consistency: Crushing often results in a rough or uneven texture, while mashing results in a smooth and uniform texture.
- 4Objects: Crushing is often done to hard or solid objects, while mashing is often done to soft or semi-solid objects.
- 5Intensity: Crushing can involve a greater amount of force and pressure than mashing.
Remember this!
While both crush and mash involve applying force to something, they differ in their method, purpose, consistency, objects, and intensity. Crushing involves applying pressure to something until it becomes flat or broken, often with the intention of destroying or defeating it. Mashing, on the other hand, involves breaking something down into a soft and pulpy mass, often for food preparation. Mashing results in a smoother and more uniform texture than crushing.
