English Synonym Finder

crush

Definitions

To deform, pulverize, or force inward by compressing with great pressure.

A strong, often short-lived infatuation or romantic attraction toward someone.

To subdue, suppress, or defeat someone or something completely.

Examples

She had a secret crush on her classmate for years.

Be careful not to crush the delicate flowers while walking through the garden.

The heavy machinery was used to crush the scrap metal into compact cubes.

Synonyms

pulverize smash grind flatten compress squash overwhelm

Antonyms

build construct assemble expand release strengthen aid