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adjective

Definition of crushednext
as in oppressed
suffering grave abuse or injustice at the hands of one in authority a tyrant seemingly untroubled by the crushed masses that he left in his wake

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crushed

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verb

past tense of crush
1
as in mashed
to cause to become a pulpy mass dark-colored grapes that will be crushed to make red wine

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2
as in suppressed
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force the government is doing everything to crush the latest guerrilla uprising

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3
as in pounded
to reduce to fine particles crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce

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as in overwhelmed
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress the terrible news of her death simply crushed the entire family

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as in squeezed
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of after crushing the grapes, let the skins soak in the juice in order to extract some color

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6
as in stuffed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space the desperate refugees were crushed into the back of the truck

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7
as in hugged
to put one's arms around and press tightly she tearfully crushed the child to her breast

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushed
  1. oppressed
  2. suppressed
  3. pounded
  4. overwhelmed
  5. quelled
  6. disintegrated
  7. devastated
  8. clasped
Adjective
  • Thoughts of American battlefield heroes might conjure up images of overseas valor in service of oppressed and conquered people around the world.
    Kerry J. Byrne Fox News, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2024
  • That is to say: There must be an obvious corollary to an actual oppressed population.
    Caitlin PenzeyMoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of oppressed
Verb
  • But as Daniel Goleman writes in his book Social Intelligence, in a society that puts too much emphasis on individualism, the power of the social brain often gets suppressed and overlooked.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But Google's study, published in Nature, showed that for the first time, errors can be suppressed exponentially as a quantum computer increases in size – a breakthrough that has been pursued in the field for more than 30 years.
    Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of suppressed
Verb
  • Charis Kai, a freshman, was nearly asleep when her resident adviser pounded on the door to her dorm room.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Beck was able to take the snap and hand the ball off to Etienne, who pounded it in from four yards out for the game-winning touchdown.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounded
Verb
  • Brands that create seasonal campaigns with these influencers can increase their credibility with shoppers, who are often overwhelmed by options during the holiday season.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Small independent physician practices have been overwhelmed by regulatory and reporting burdens, lacking the infrastructure and technology that larger, more complex organizations have.
    Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of overwhelmed
Verb
  • The slump quelled Golden State’s momentum, though Curry drilled a step-back, buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter on a high note.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • No family bickering is quelled faster than a movie night.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of quelled
Verb
  • Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the berries have disintegrated into seeds.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In January 1986, the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated in the sky, stunning spectators watching at Cape Canaveral and schoolchildren tuned in to live broadcasts—and, soon, the whole nation.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of disintegrated
Verb
  • Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Macy’s blamed weakness in its digital sales, as well as warm weather that devastated demand for cold-weather items like winter coats.
    David Goldman, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of devastated
Verb
  • By late afternoon, Fernandez is dozing in his chair, mouth agape, hands clasped in his lap.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Next to De León was a statue of the church’s namesake, Our Lady of Sorrows, hands clasped and face frozen in misery.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
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