Crushing meaning

What does “crushing” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“crushing” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority.

crushing

noun

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
“the suppression of heresy”
“the quelling of the rebellion”
Synonymssuppression quelling stifling

adjective

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
“a crushing blow”
“a crushing rejection”
Synonymsdevastating

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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