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crush

Q: How does the noun 'crush' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of crush are crowd , horde , mob , and throng . While all these words mean "an assembled multitude," crush emphasizes the compactness of the group, the difficulty of individual movement, and the attendant discomfort. // a crush of fans

Q: When might 'crowd' be a better fit than 'crush'?

While the synonyms crowd and crush are close in meaning, crowd implies a close gathering and pressing together. // a crowd gathered

Q: When is 'mob' a more appropriate choice than 'crush'?

The words mob and crush can be used in similar contexts, but mob implies a disorderly crowd with the potential for violence. // an angry mob

Q: How do 'throng' and 'horde' relate to one another, in the sense of 'crush'?

Both throng and horde suggest movement and pushing. // a throng of reporters // a horde of shoppers

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(Entry 1 of 2)

1 to cause to become a pulpy mass

dark-colored grapes that will be crushed to make red wine

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2 to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

the government is doing everything to crush the latest guerrilla uprising

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sit on

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3 to reduce to fine particles

crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce

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grate,
kibble

micronize

4 to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress

the terrible news of her death simply crushed the entire family

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5 to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of

after crushing the grapes, let the skins soak in the juice in order to extract some color

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ream

6 to fit (people or things) into a tight space

the desperate refugees were crushed into the back of the truck

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7 to put one's arms around and press tightly

she tearfully crushed the child to her breast

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crush

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Synonyms of crush (Entry 2 of 2)

1 a strong but often short-lived liking for another person

fondly remembers the crush that she had on a boy one summer long ago

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2 a great number of persons or creatures massed together

the huge crush in the store must have far exceeded safety limits

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gaggle

jam,
logjam

Frequently Asked Questions About crush

How does the noun crush differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of crush are crowd, horde, mob, and throng. While all these words mean "an assembled multitude," crush emphasizes the compactness of the group, the difficulty of individual movement, and the attendant discomfort.

a crush of fans