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crush [ˈkrʌʃ]

1 crush verb
  • to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks or loses its shape
  • to break (something) into a powder or very small pieces by pressing, pounding, or grinding it
  • to defeat (a person or group that opposes you) by using a lot of force

2 crush noun
  • a strong feeling of romantic love for someone that is usually not expressed and does not last a long time —often + on
  • the person on whom you have a crush
  • a crowd of people who are pressed close together