Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bone-crushing
adjective
/ˈboʊnˌkrʌʃɪŋ/
Definition
causing extreme physical pressure or force; often used to describe something that is overwhelmingly powerful or impactful.
Examples
- The bone-crushing grip of the wrestler left his opponent dazed.
- She experienced bone-crushing fatigue after the marathon.
- The horror movie featured a bone-crushing climax that left viewers gasping.
Meaning
The term ‘bone-crushing’ typically refers to a force or intensity that is so great, it seems capable of crushing bones. It is often used figuratively to describe very strong emotions, experiences, or situations.
Synonyms
- overpowering
- intense
- devastating
- crushing
- forceful
