crush
/krəSH/
verb
- compress or squeeze forcefully so as to break, damage, or distort in shape."the front of his car was crushed in the collision"synonyms: squash, squeeze, press, compress, pulp, mash, macerate, mangle, flatten, trample on, tread on, squidge, splat, smush, pulverize, pound, grind, break up, smash, shatter, crumble, crunch, splinter, mill, pestle, triturate, comminute, bray, levigate, powderize, kibble
- (of a government or state) violently subdue (opposition or a rebellion)."the king crushed the rebellion"synonyms: suppress, put down, quell, quash, squash, stamp out, put an end to, put a stop to, overcome, overpower, defeat, extinguish, vanquish, triumph over, break, bring someone to their knees, repress, subdue
- bring about a feeling of overwhelming disappointment or embarrassment in (someone)."his defeat crushed a lot of supporters"synonyms: mortify, humiliate, abash, chagrin, deflate, demoralize, flatten, squash, devastate, shatter, put down, shoot down in flames, take down a peg or two, cut down to size, put someone in their place, make someone eat humble pie, settle someone's hash, knock the stuffing out of, make someone eat crow
noun
- a crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space."a number of youngsters fainted in the crush"synonyms: crowd, throng, horde, swarm, sea, mass, pack, press, multitude, mob, huddle, jam, congestion, rout
- a brief but intense infatuation for someone, especially someone unattainable or inappropriate."she did have a crush on Dr. Russell"synonyms: infatuation, obsession, love, passion, passing fancy, pash, puppy love, calf love, mash
- a drink made from the juice of pressed fruit."lemon crush"synonyms: squash, fruit juice, cordial, drink
a · to squeeze or force by pressure so as to alter or destroy structure. crush grapes ; b · to squeeze together into a mass. She crushed her clothes into a bag.
When a young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as a chance to pursue the girl for whom she's been harbouring a crush. But she finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate and discovering what real love feels...
Initial release: April 29, 2022
Director: Sammi Cohen
Distributed by: Hulu
Cinematography: Matthew Wise
Music by: St. Panther
Production companies: Animal Pictures; American High; Depth of Field Productions; 3 Arts Entertainment; LD Entertainment
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What is the definition of a crush?
a : a strong feeling of romantic love for someone that is usually not expressed and does not last a long time.
How do you know if you have a crush?
How to Tell If You Have a Crush on Someone
You tend to mirror their body language. ...
You get really close to them. ...
You always make time to message them. ...
You tend to ask them a lot of questions. ...
Your stomach faces them whenever you talk. ...
You feel a need to preen around them. ...
You remember the little details they mention.
Is crush a LGBT movie?
A coming of age queer movie where the coming out isn't the main part of the plot but the actually love story is. Love and crushes often are different in realty than what we imagine in our minds and that is exactly what the movie tries to show us.
What to do when you have a crush?
If you find yourself thinking about them, distract yourself with a fun activity. This won't make your crush disappear, but it can make you feel better. Communicate with your friends. In situations where confessing your crush isn't an option, discussing your feelings with a friend can be a great substitute.
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CRUSH meaning: 1 : to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks or loses its shape; 2 : to break (something) into a powder or very small pieces by ...