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συνθλίβω — meaning in English

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English meaning

crush verb To squeeze or press something so hard that its shape or structure is destroyed.

Senses

συνθλίβω is used for these senses in English:

crush To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity, or to force together into a mass.
crush To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding.

crush — full definition

verb To squeeze or press something so hard that its shape or structure is destroyed.
verb To defeat someone or something completely and forcefully.
noun A strong but usually short-lived romantic infatuation, or the person it is directed at.
noun A dense, uncomfortable crowd of people.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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