Crushing Definition & Meaning
crushing
- adjective
- physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination; "a crushing blow"; "a crushing rejection"; "bone-crushing"
- noun
- forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; "the suppression of heresy"; "the quelling of the rebellion"; "the stifling of all dissent"
"Crushing" in song lyrics
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"Causing much destruction cause I'm crushing"
The D.O.C. — No One Can Do it Better -
"My watch my wrist, my neck so crushing"
H.A.W.K. f/ DJ Screw, Lil' Keke, E.S.G., C-Note — I Can Make You Dance -
"The tumultuous maelstrom is bone crushing"
Hieroglyphics — Think Again
Words that rhyme with crushing
Usage tips for "crushing"
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- What does crushing mean?
- physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination; "a crushing blow"; "a crushing rejection"; "bone-crushing" forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; "the suppression of heresy"; "the quelling of the rebellion"; "the stifling of all dissent"
- What part of speech is crushing?
- Crushing is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does crushing have?
- Crushing has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).