Definitions
- Describing something that has been compressed or flattened by pressure. - Talking about something that has been crushed or mashed into a smaller size. - Referring to something that has been squeezed or pressed tightly together.
- Describing something that has been broken or shattered into pieces. - Talking about something that has been hit or struck with great force. - Referring to something that has been crushed or flattened by a heavy object or weight.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an action that results in something being compressed or flattened.
- 2Both words can be used to describe food that has been mashed or crushed.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the result of an accident or mistake.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Smashed implies a greater degree of force or impact than squished.
- 2Result: Smashed often results in something being broken or shattered, while squished usually results in something being compressed or flattened.
- 3Cause: Smashed often involves an intentional or accidental act of hitting or striking, while squished often involves an act of squeezing or pressing.
- 4Size: Smashed is often used to describe something larger or heavier than what squished is used for.
- 5Connotation: Smashed can have negative connotations, such as destruction or violence, while squished is more neutral.
Remember this!
Squished and smashed are both verbs that describe an action that results in something being compressed or flattened. However, smashed implies a greater degree of force or impact and often results in something being broken or shattered, while squished usually results in something being compressed or flattened by squeezing or pressing.
