crush in Latin
crush in Latin is pīnsō, pervinco — crush means to squeeze or press something so hard that its shape or structure is destroyed.
crush in Latin
pīnsō
To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding.
pervinco
To overcome completely; to subdue totally.
What does "crush" mean?
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verb To squeeze or press something so hard that its shape or structure is destroyed.
"The falling branch crushed the garden fence."
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verb To defeat someone or something completely and forcefully.
"The home team crushed their rivals 6-0."
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noun A strong but usually short-lived romantic infatuation, or the person it is directed at.
"He's had a crush on his neighbour since they met last summer."
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noun A dense, uncomfortable crowd of people.
"There was a real crush by the exits when the concert ended."
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crush in a sentence
- The falling branch crushed the garden fence.
- She crushed the garlic clove with the flat of the knife.
- The home team crushed their rivals 6-0.
- He's had a crush on his neighbour since they met last summer.
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What is "crush" in Latin?
"crush" in Latin is pīnsō, pervinco. crush means: To squeeze or press something so hard that its shape or structure is destroyed.
How do you use "crush" in a sentence?
Example: "The falling branch crushed the garden fence." In Latin, "crush" is pīnsō, pervinco.
Are there other ways to say "crush" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "crush": pīnsō, pervinco.
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