crushing

Describes something that causes overwhelming distress, defeat, or destruction.

ruОписывает что-то, вызывающее подавляющее страдание, поражение или разрушение.esDescribe algo que causa un sufrimiento abrumador, una derrota total o una destrucción intensa.frQualifie quelque chose qui cause une souffrance, une défaite ou une destruction accablante, ou qui écrase physiquement ou émotionnellement.deBeschreibt etwas, das überwältigendes Leid, eine vernichtende Niederlage oder Zerstörung verursacht; auch etwas, das jemanden emotional oder körperlich völlig überwältigt.ptDescreve algo que causa sofrimento avassalador, derrota ou destruição; também pode indicar algo esmagadoramente forte ou convincente.zh形容造成压倒性痛苦、失败或毁灭的事物；也指极其沉重的打击或惨败。arصفة تصف شيئًا يسبب ألمًا أو هزيمة أو دمارًا ساحقًا، أو شيئًا مُثقِلًا وقاهرًا.

1. Devastating or overwhelming B2 formal

   Causing severe physical or emotional distress; overwhelming.

   • The news of the accident was a crushing blow to the family.
   • He felt a crushing sense of defeat after losing the match.
   • The team suffered a crushing defeat in the final game.

   ruСокрушительныйesaplastante, abrumadorfrécrasantdeVernichtendptArrassadorzh毁灭性的arساحق

   Synonyme: cripplingdevastatingdistressingoverwhelmingshatteringtraumatic

   Antonyme: comfortingencouragingsoothinguplifting

2. Physically pressing or compressing B1 formal

   Acting to press, squeeze, or break something with great force.

   • The crushing weight of the fallen tree damaged the roof.
   • The machine uses a crushing force to break the rocks.
   • He felt the crushing pressure of the crowd around him.

   ruДавящийesaplastante / que aplastafrqui écrasedeZerdrückendptEsmagadorzh压碎的arساحق

   Synonyme: pressingsqueezing

• more crushing comparative form
• most crushing superlative form

unzählbar

A noun referring to the act of forcefully suppressing or putting an end to something, often through the use of power or authority.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт решительного подавления или прекращения чего-либо, часто с использованием силы или власти.esSustantivo que denota el acto de aplastar o suprimir algo de manera decisiva, a menudo mediante fuerza o autoridad.frAction de réprimer ou de mettre fin à quelque chose de manière décisive et souvent avec force ou autorité ; fait d'écraser ou d'anéantir.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas entschieden niederzuschlagen oder zu beenden, oft mit Gewalt oder Autorität; auch das Zermalmen oder Zerdrücken.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de reprimir ou pôr fim a algo de forma decisiva, geralmente com uso de força ou autoridade; também pode indicar esmagamento físico ou derrota completa.zh名词，指决定性地镇压、制服或终止某事的行为，常借助武力或权力。arاسم يدل على فعل القمع أو الإخضاع بعنف أو سلطة، أو على الهزيمة الساحقة والإبادة.

1. Forceful suppression B2 formal

   The act of putting an end to something by using force or authority.

   • The crushing of the rebellion was swift and brutal.
   • The government's crushing of dissent led to widespread protests.
   • The military was involved in the crushing of the uprising.

   ruПодавлениеesaplastamientofrécrasement, écrasement par la forcedeNiederschlagungptSupressãozh镇压arالقمع

   Synonyme: overpoweringquellingrepressionsubjugationsuppression

   Antonyme: encouragementfreedomliberationreleasesupport

• crushings plural form
• crushings' possessive plural form
• crushing's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of pressing or squeezing something with force, causing it to break, deform, or become flat.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сжатия или сдавливания чего-либо с силой, вызывающего поломку, деформацию или уплощение.esVerbo que significa ejercer una presión fuerte sobre algo, deformándolo, rompiéndolo o aplastándolo; también puede referirse a destruir o abatir algo o a alguien, o a una emoción que abruma a una persona.frVerbe désignant l'action de comprimer ou d'écraser quelque chose avec force, provoquant sa cassure, sa déformation ou son aplatissement, ou encore le fait de broyer, de réduire en miettes ou d'accabler.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit Kraft zu pressen oder zu drücken, sodass es bricht, verformt oder flachgedrückt wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de comprimir ou espremer algo com força, causando quebra, deformação ou achatamento.zh动词，表示用力挤压或压碎某物，使其破裂、变形或变扁；也可表示彻底击败、粉碎（敌人、反抗等）或使精神崩溃。arفعل يدل على الضغط على شيء بقوة أو سحقه أو طحنه فيؤدي إلى كسره أو تشويهه أو تسطيحه، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى التغلّب على مقاومة أو إخماد قوة.

1. Compress or break A2 formal

   To press or squeeze something with force so that it breaks or becomes flat.

   • She crushed the garlic with a knife.
   • The car was crushed in the accident.
   • He crushed the can with his foot.

   ruРаздавитьesAplastarfrÉcraser, broyerdeZerdrückenptEsmagarzh压碎arسحق

   Synonyme: compressflattenmashpoundpresssmashsquashsqueezesquish

2. Defeat completely B2 formal

   To defeat someone or something completely, often in a competition or battle.

   • The army crushed the rebellion.
   • Our team crushed the opposition in the final match.
   • The company crushed its competitors with a new product.

   ruРазгромитьesDerrotar completamentefrÉcraser, vaincre complètementdeVernichtend besiegenptDerrotar completamentezh彻底击败arهزم هزيمة ساحقة

   Synonyme: annihilateclobberconquerdemolishhammeroverwhelmroutsmashthrashtrouncevanquish

3. Overwhelm emotionally B2 informal

   To make someone feel extremely upset, disappointed, or humiliated.

   • Her rejection crushed him.
   • The criticism crushed her confidence.
   • He was crushed by the news of his failure.

   ruСокрушитьesAplastar emocionalmentefrAccabler émotionnellementdeZermürbenptArrassar emocionalmentezh使心碎arتحطيم المعنويات

   Synonyme: deflatedemoralizedevastatediscouragedispirithumiliatemortifyoverwhelmshatter

   Antonyme: cheerencourageinspireuplift

• crushed past participle
• crushed past simple
• crushing present participle
• crushes third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: crush out