crushing

/ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

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.
To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding
To overwhelm by pressure or weight.
To oppress or grievously burden.
To overcome completely; to subdue totally.
To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force
The action of the verb to crush.
A former method of execution by placing heavy weights on the victim.
(in the plural) crushed material
That crushes; overwhelming.
Devastatingly disheartening.

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