Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crush-a-dream
verb
ˈkrʌʃ ə driːm
Definition
To shatter someone’s hopes or ambitions, often by harsh criticism or difficult circumstances.
Examples
- After the unexpected rejection, it felt like she had crushed a dream she had worked for years to achieve.
- The sudden job loss can often crush a dream for those who believed in their career path.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of destroying someone’s aspirations or desires, often leading to feelings of disappointment or despair.
Synonyms
- shatter
- destroy
- dishearten
- frustrate
