What does crushed mean?
Crushed means simple past and past participle of crush.
Crushed
/kɹʌʃt/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of crush.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of crush
- Pulverized, rendered into small, disconnected fragments.
- Broken, saddened, depressed, devastated.
- (not comparable, textiles) Of a fabric, having the appearance of having been crushed.
Example Sentences
We were totally crushed upon hearing the news of your accident.
[…] St. Bede's at this period of its history was perhaps the poorest and most miserable parish in the East End of London. Close-packed, crushed by the buttressed height of the railway viaduct, rendered airless by huge walls of factories, it at once banished lively interest from a stranger's mind and left only a dull oppression of the spirit.
Her top was of black crushed velvet.
Synonyms for crushed
Antonyms for crushed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more crushed
- most crushed
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for crushed?
Common synonyms include rough, low, ground, humble.
What is the opposite of crushed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use crushed in a sentence?
We were totally crushed upon hearing the news of your accident.
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