crushes

Definitions

To compress, deform, or destroy by exerting force.

To experience a brief but intense infatuation for someone.

A crowd of people pressed closely together.

Examples

She crushes the dried herbs between her fingers to release their aroma.

He secretly crushes on his coworker but is too shy to ask her out.

Synonyms

pulverizes smashes grinds squashes compresses defeats overwhelms

Antonyms

builds constructs assembles strengthens releases liberates aids