Definitions
- Referring to the act of pressing or flattening something with force. - Talking about a game played with rackets and a small rubber ball in an enclosed court. - Describing a vegetable that is round, with a hard outer shell and soft inner flesh.
- Referring to the act of pressing or squeezing something with great force until it breaks or loses its shape. - Talking about a strong feeling of attraction or infatuation towards someone. - Describing a situation where someone is defeated or overwhelmed by a stronger opponent or force.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve applying pressure or force onto something.
- 2Both can result in the destruction or deformation of the object being acted upon.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 4Both can be used to describe physical or emotional situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Crush implies a greater degree of force or pressure than squash.
- 2Outcome: Crush often results in complete destruction or defeat, while squash may result in partial damage or deformation.
- 3Purpose: Squash can be intentional or unintentional, while crush is usually intentional.
- 4Emotion: Crush is often associated with romantic or emotional feelings, while squash is not.
- 5Context: Squash can refer to a sport or a vegetable, while crush does not have any alternative meanings.
Remember this!
Squash and crush are both verbs that involve applying pressure or force onto something. However, crush implies a greater degree of force and intentionality, often resulting in complete destruction or defeat. In contrast, squash can be intentional or unintentional and may result in partial damage or deformation. Additionally, crush is often associated with emotional feelings, while squash has alternative meanings such as a sport or a vegetable.
