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crushed

Pronunciation: [krʌʃt]

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Learn how to use crushed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce crushed

Pronunciation: [krʌʃt]

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