Synonyms of crushed

crushed 1 of 2

adjective

as in oppressed

suffering grave abuse or injustice at the hands of one in authority

a tyrant seemingly untroubled by the crushed masses that he left in his wake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oppressed
• persecuted
• downtrodden
• tyrannized
• abused
• cowed
• intimidated
• maltreated
• bullied
• browbeaten
• mistreated
• dispirited
• disheartened
• abject
• despairing
• hectored
• hopeless
• downcast

crushed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of crush

1

as in mashed

to cause to become a pulpy mass

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mashed
• squeezed
• squashed
• pressed
• pulped
• pulverized
• pounded
• powdered
• beat

2

as in suppressed

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

the government is doing everything to crush the latest guerrilla uprising

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suppressed
• quelled
• subdued
• squashed
• repressed
• quashed
• silenced
• destroyed
• sat on
• stifled
• extinguished
• squelched
• overcame
• snuffed (out)
• slapped down
• demolished
• clamped down (on)
• cracked down (on)
• throttled
• wrecked
• obliterated
• decimated
• smothered
• put down
• smashed
• ruined
• quenched
• annihilated
• strangled
• doused
• dominated
• exterminated
• vanquished
• conquered
• devastated
• wasted
• subjugated
• wiped out
• overwhelmed
• put out
• overpowered
• nuked
• desolated
• rubbed out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supported
• helped
• assisted
• backed
• aided
• stirred
• provoked
• propped up
• whipped (up)
• abetted
• encouraged
• cultivated
• instigated
• promoted
• forwarded
• advanced
• fostered
• incited
• nurtured
• fomented
• furthered
• nourished

3

as in pounded

to reduce to fine particles

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pounded
• disintegrated
• beat
• crumbled
• powdered
• pulverized
• ground
• smashed
• grated
• milled
• shattered
• atomized
• comminuted
• fractured
• mulled
• broke
• brayed
• fragmented
• crunched
• dashed
• splintered
• busted
• kibbled
• micronized

4

as in overwhelmed

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress

the terrible news of her death simply crushed the entire family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overwhelmed
• devastated
• overcame
• oppressed
• overpowered
• swamped
• disturbed
• drowned
• floored
• prostrated
• rocked
• ground (down)
• defeated
• shattered
• overmastered
• sank
• snowed under
• whelmed
• upset
• threw
• deluged
• refuted
• distressed
• staggered
• demoralized
• broke
• confuted
• unnerved
• unmanned

5

as in squeezed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeezed
• mashed
• pressed
• expressed
• extracted
• reamed
• extruded
• pulped
• pureed

6

as in stuffed

to fit (people or things) into a tight space

the desperate refugees were crushed into the back of the truck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stuffed
• crammed
• squeezed
• wedged
• loaded
• jammed
• sandwiched
• rammed
• packed
• crowded
• filled
• shoehorned
• heaped
• jam-packed

7

as in hugged

to put one's arms around and press tightly

she tearfully crushed the child to her breast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hugged
• clasped
• cradled
• clung
• grabbed
• embraced
• wrapped
• grasped
• enfolded
• strained
• held
• bear-hugged
• clamped
• enclasped
• gripped
• encircled
• patted
• folded
• enveloped
• snuggled
• locked
• entwined
• stroked
• cuddled
• fondled
• petted
• nestled
• nuzzled
• embosomed
• twined
• enwound
• bosomed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crushed

Adjective

Tart, bright, and fresh, this is essentially a gin sour with a plush kiss of blackberry liqueur, made extra refreshing by crushed ice. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Benefits and uses of peppermint oil Made from crushed peppermint leaves, peppermint oil comes in various forms, each with its own use. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

The ball rolled to the sticky floor, littered with crushed six-pack carriers and a fine layer of winter sludge, and two competitors dove to fetch it. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

The architects used building materials like bricks made of crushed sand and ash residue that have been found to be effective insulators, deflecting heat. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Step 5 Stir in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, then add reserved tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the remaining ingredients. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

In a large bowl place whipped dessert topping, crushed cookies, and chocolate sprinkles. — Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Verb

Meanwhile, De rueda crushed another APP Next star Jayden Broderick in the semis before a tight 11-9 third game win for the title. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Student crackdown Jiang’s rise to the top began amid the tumult of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy protests, which were brutally crushed by Chinese troops in what remains one of the most sensitive political taboos in mainland China. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Parked cars were crushed when buildings collapsed during the quake. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

The rookie crushed a 449-foot, two-run home run to center field to put the Cardinals ahead 3-0 in the first inning. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Miami crushed Stanford last season 42-7, and while circumstances might be different — cross-country travel, new rosters and a Friday night game to open the season — the results should more or less be the same. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

The movie follows a physician who is crushed when police suspect his teenage son of murdering an old Romani man. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026

In John Harbaugh's first time on the sideline as Giants coach, Dart was sacked twice on six drop-backs, the second time getting crushed by Vikings safety Jay Ward. — CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026

Oxman lost her mother after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and this February, Ackman’s eldest daughter, Lucy, was found unresponsive in her apartment after a brain hemorrhage that crushed her optic nerve and destroyed her ability to speak. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2026