Definitions
- Describing something that has been flattened or broken into small pieces by a heavy weight or pressure. - Referring to a feeling of disappointment, defeat, or hopelessness. - Talking about a strong emotional response, such as love or admiration.
- Describing something that has been flattened or compressed into a smaller size or space. - Referring to a feeling of being crowded or confined in a small space. - Talking about a situation where someone has been defeated or overpowered.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that has been flattened or compressed.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a feeling of defeat or disappointment.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Crushed implies a more severe or extreme level of flattening or compression than squashed.
- 2Cause: Crushed often implies that the flattening or compression was caused by a heavy weight or pressure, while squashed can refer to compression caused by any means.
- 3Emotion: Crushed can also refer to a strong emotional response, while squashed does not have this connotation.
- 4Space: Squashed can refer to a feeling of being crowded or confined in a small space, while crushed does not have this connotation.
- 5Connotation: Crushed can have a negative connotation, while squashed can have a neutral or even playful connotation.
Remember this!
Crushed and squashed are synonyms that both describe something that has been flattened or compressed. However, crushed implies a more severe level of flattening or compression caused by a heavy weight or pressure, while squashed can refer to compression caused by any means. Additionally, crushed can also refer to a strong emotional response, while squashed can refer to a feeling of being crowded or confined in a small space.
