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crushing - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
crushing
Definition
(noun) forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
Synonyms
:
quelling
,
stifling
,
suppression
Example Sentence
the suppression of heresy
the quelling of the rebellion
the stifling of all dissent
Definition
(adj) physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
Synonyms
:
devastating
Example Sentence
a crushing blow
a crushing rejection
bone-crushing
Word used in video below:
text: How do I tell her without crushing her?
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