Synonyms of mash

mash 1 of 2

noun

as in crush

a strong but often short-lived liking for another person

she's usually got a mash on moviedom's hunk du jour

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crush
• passion
• love
• infatuation
• fixation
• obsession
• affection
• rage
• devotion
• fondness
• vogue
• craze
• fad

mash

2 of 2

verb

ˈmash 

1

as in to squeeze

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

this press can mash 10 bushels of apples at a time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeeze
• crush
• press
• express
• extract
• pulp
• puree
• ream
• extrude

2

as in to crush

to cause to become a pulpy mass

mash the ripe banana before adding it to the mixture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crush
• squeeze
• pulp
• squash
• press
• beat
• powder
• pound
• pulverize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mash

Noun

How to Eat Elevate burgers, sandwiches, or wraps with a simple avocado mash. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Once served, simply mix and mash all of the ingredients together, and spoon it onto your pita. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

But Toronto, at the very least, has room for an outfielder who can catch the ball, be a threat on the bases and mash some southpaws. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

It must also be mashed, distilled, and aged in the United States. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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