What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crushed
Example
The box was crushed under the weight of the books. [crushed: past participle]
Example
I was crushed when I didn't get the job I wanted. [crushed: adjective]
Example
She felt her heart crush with love for him. [crush: verb]
squashed
Example
The sandwich was squashed in my bag. [squashed: past participle]
Example
We were all squashed in the elevator. [squashed: adjective]
Example
The team was squashed by their opponents in the championship game. [squashed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crushed is more commonly used than squashed in everyday language, especially in the context of emotions. Squashed is less common and often used in a playful or humorous way.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crushed and squashed?
Both crushed and squashed are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
