crush
To press something very hard so that it breaks or loses its shape.
To press or squeeze something with enough force to change its shape, break it, or destroy it.
A short and strong feeling of liking someone in a romantic way.
A strong but usually temporary romantic attraction to someone, often without them knowing.
To win against someone in a very strong way so they have no chance.
To completely overpower or defeat someone, often in a decisive or humiliating way.
A large group of people standing so close that it is hard to move.
A situation where a large number of people are packed closely together, often causing difficulty moving or breathing.
- Base: crush
- Plural: crush, crushes
- Base: crush
- 3rd Person Singular: crushes
- Present Participle: crushing
- Past: crushed
crush on someone
1Like someone romantically (informal)
To like someone in a romantic way (informal).
- She’s been crushing on him for months.
- I totally crush on that actor.
crush the competition
1Defeat rivals completely
To win against all other people or groups in business or sports in a very strong way.
- Our new product will crush the competition.
- They crushed the competition at the tournament.
have a crush on
1Feel romantic attraction for someone
To like someone in a romantic way for a short time.
- I’ve had a crush on her since last summer.
- He has a crush on his coworker.
puppy love / puppy crush
1Childish early romantic attraction
A young person’s simple and not serious love for someone.
- It was just puppy love; they were too young to understand real relationships.
- Her puppy crush on the singer faded quickly.