crushed

[krʌʃt]

crushed Definition

  • 1pressed or squeezed with force so as to break, damage, or distort
  • 2completely defeated, demoralized, or humiliated

Using crushed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crushed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car was completely crushed in the accident.

  • Example

    She felt crushed by the weight of her responsibilities.

  • Example

    The team was crushed by their opponents in the final game.

  • Example

    He was crushed when he found out he didn't get the job.

crushed Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using crushed

  • to be overwhelmed or defeated by something

    Example

    She was crushed by the news of her father's death.

  • to succeed or perform exceptionally well

    Example

    He really crushed it in the presentation and impressed the entire team.

  • to have a romantic interest in someone

    Example

    She's had a crush on him since they first met.

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Summary: crushed in Brief

The adjective 'crushed' [krʌʃt] describes something that has been pressed or squeezed with force, resulting in damage or distortion. It can also refer to a person who has been completely defeated, demoralized, or humiliated. Examples include 'The car was completely crushed in the accident.' and 'She felt crushed by the weight of her responsibilities.' The idiom 'crush it' means to succeed or perform exceptionally well.

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