Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crushing
verb / adjective
/ˈkrʌʃ.ɪŋ/
Definition
the act of breaking something into smaller pieces or reducing it to a powder.
Examples
- He was crushing the grapes to make wine.
- She felt a crushing sadness after hearing the news.
- The machine is capable of crushing large rocks into gravel.
Meaning
Crushing refers to the process of applying force to something until it breaks or collapses. It can be used in various contexts, such as physically crushing objects, or metaphorically to describe overwhelming emotions or situations.
Synonyms
- smashing
- grinding
- compressing
- flattening
- overwhelming
