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crushing

[ˈkrʌʃɪŋ]

crushing Definition

  • 1pressing or squeezing something so hard that it breaks or is damaged
  • 2defeating someone completely
  • 3overwhelmingly impressive or attractive

Using crushing: Examples

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

  • Example

    The car was damaged by the crushing weight of the fallen tree.

  • Example

    The team suffered a crushing defeat in the championship game.

  • Example

    Her beauty was so crushing that he couldn't take his eyes off her.

  • Example

    The crushing sound of the waves against the rocks was deafening.

crushing Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for crushing

Phrases with crushing

  • a devastating setback or defeat

    Example

    The loss of the key player was a crushing blow to the team's chances of winning.

  • performing exceptionally well or succeeding beyond expectations

    Example

    She's been crushing it at work lately, getting promoted twice in the last year.

  • having a romantic interest in someone

    Example

    He's had a crush on her since they were in high school.

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Summary: crushing in Brief

The term 'crushing' [ˈkrʌʃɪŋ] can refer to physically damaging something by pressing or squeezing it too hard, as in 'The car was damaged by the crushing weight of the fallen tree.' It can also mean defeating someone completely, as in 'The team suffered a crushing defeat in the championship game.' Additionally, it can describe something overwhelmingly impressive or attractive, as in 'Her beauty was so crushing that he couldn't take his eyes off her.'

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