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A violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin.

Violent pressure, as of a moving crowd.

A crowd that produces uncomfortable pressure.

Example: a crush at a reception

A violent crowding.

To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity of it, or to force together into a mass.

Example: to crush grapes

To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding

Example: to crush quartz

To overwhelm by pressure or weight.

Example: After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections

To oppress or grievously burden.