squashing

[skwäSHiNG]

squashing Definition

• 1. crushing or flattening something by applying pressure
• 2. suppressing or ending something forcefully

Using squashing: Examples

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

• Example

  He was squashing the grapes to make wine.

• Example

  The company is squashing rumors of a merger.

• Example

  The government is trying to squash the rebellion.

• Example

  She was squashing the bugs with her shoe.

squashing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for squashing

• flattening
• crushing
• suppressing
• quashing
• smashing

Phrases with squashing

• squash someone's dreams

  to discourage or prevent someone from pursuing their aspirations or goals

  Example

  His parents tried to squash his dreams of becoming an artist.

• squash beef

  to resolve a conflict or disagreement between two people

  Example

  They finally decided to squash their beef and move on.

• squash court

  an indoor court used for playing squash, a racquet sport

  Example

  He plays squash every week at the local squash court.

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Summary: squashing in Brief

'Squashing' [skwäSHiNG] refers to crushing or flattening something by applying pressure, such as grapes for wine or bugs with a shoe. It can also mean suppressing or ending something forcefully, like rumors or rebellions. The phrase 'squash someone's dreams' means to discourage or prevent someone from pursuing their aspirations, while 'squash beef' means to resolve a conflict. 'Squash court' refers to an indoor court used for playing squash, a racquet sport.