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Vocabulary Entry
crushed
|verb • adjective
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verb
To press or squeeze with force, often causing something to break or become flat.
Example Sentences
"She crushed the garlic cloves before adding them to the sauce."
"He accidentally crushed the empty soda can with his foot."
"The car was crushed in the accident but no one was seriously injured."
A
adjective
Having been pressed or squeezed very hard; broken.
Example Sentences
"The crushed flowers released a sweet fragrance."
"She stepped on the crushed leaves, creating a satisfying crunch beneath her feet."
"His dreams felt crushed after failing the exam."