Crush Definition
crush
noun
- leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
- a dense crowd of people
- temporary love of an adolescent
- the act of crushing
verb
- come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; "The government oppresses political activists"
- to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"
- come out better in a competition, race, or conflict; "Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship"; "We beat the competition"; "Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game"
- break into small pieces; "The car crushed the toy"
- humiliate or depress completely; "She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation"; "The death of her son smashed her"
- crush or bruise; "jam a toe"
- make ineffective; "Martin Luther King tried to break down racial discrimination"
- become injured, broken, or distorted by pressure; "The plastic bottle crushed against the wall"
"Crush" in song lyrics
See how crush is used in real songs:
-
"just like you fearing god was my high school crush"
2Mex — Falcon Gentle -
"Nevertheless I get an occasional crush"
A+ — Enjoy Yourself -
"Lookin' so Cold Crush"
Aceyalone — Five Feet
Words that rhyme with crush
Usage tips for "crush"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "crush" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for crush to find words that pair well.