crushed
Pronunciation: [krʌʃt]
Word
Context: “physical action”
(verb) to press down on something with a lot of force until it becomes flat or broken. For example, if you step on a can, it gets crushed.
Example
She crushed the empty soda can before putting it in the recycling bin.
Example
He didn't crush the leaves; they stayed whole and untouched.
Example
Did you crush the paper before throwing it away?
Context: “emotion”
(adjective) feeling very sad or defeated, like when someone is very upset about something that happened. Like after losing a game, you might feel crushed.
Example
After winning the match, she felt on top of the world, not crushed at all.
Example
He was crushed when he found out he didn't get the job.
Example
Are you feeling crushed about the news, or are you handling it well?
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