crushing
/ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
noun
- The action or process of pressing something with great force to break or deform it.
- The crushing of the rebellion took several weeks.
- The crushing of the grapes is the first step in making wine.
- The machine is used for the crushing of old cars into metal cubes.
adjective
- Causing great physical or emotional pressure; overwhelming.
- The news of the accident was a crushing blow to the family.
- The team felt a crushing defeat after losing by one point.
- She carried a crushing burden of debt for years.
- Very strong or intense (used especially of romantic feelings).
- He had a crushing crush on his classmate all through high school.
- Her crushing admiration for the singer made her attend every concert.
- The movie tells the story of a teenager's crushing first love.
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