broyage — meaning in English

English meaning

• crushing adjective Overwhelming in force or effect.
• grinding noun The action of crushing or wearing something down through friction.

Senses

broyage is used for these senses in English:

• crushing A former method of execution by placing heavy weights on the victim.
• grinding The action of grinding together or crushing into small particles; the sound of this action.

crushing — full definition

1. adjective Overwhelming in force or effect.
2. adjective Extremely disappointing or upsetting.

grinding — full definition

1. noun The action of crushing or wearing something down through friction.
2. adj Relentlessly exhausting or burdensome.

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