Definitions
- Describing the action of flattening or compressing something with force. - Talking about the act of pressing or squeezing something until it becomes flat or loses its shape. - Referring to the process of reducing something in size or volume by applying pressure.
- Describing the action of breaking or grinding something into small pieces. - Talking about the act of applying extreme pressure to something until it is completely destroyed. - Referring to the process of reducing something to a fine powder or dust.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve applying force to something.
- 2Both can result in a change of shape or size.
- 3Both can be used to reduce something in volume or size.
- 4Both can be used to destroy something.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Crushing involves more intense and extreme force than squashing.
- 2Result: Squashing results in something being flattened or compressed, while crushing results in something being broken into small pieces or reduced to a powder.
- 3Purpose: Squashing is often done to reduce the size or volume of something, while crushing is often done to completely destroy something.
- 4Equipment: Squashing can be done with hands or feet, while crushing often requires specialized equipment such as a crusher or grinder.
- 5Context: Squashing is often used in a more casual context, while crushing can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
Remember this!
Squashing and crushing are synonyms that both involve applying force to something. However, the difference between squashing and crushing lies in the intensity of the force applied and the result. Squashing involves flattening or compressing something, while crushing involves breaking something into small pieces or reducing it to a powder. Additionally, squashing is often done to reduce the size or volume of something, while crushing is often done to completely destroy something.
