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squashed

Squashed (adj) means Crushed flat or into a pulp. Example: “The tomatoes at the bottom of the bag were completely squashed.”

adj
1
Crushed flat or into a pulp.
"The tomatoes at the bottom of the bag were completely squashed."
2
Suppressed or silenced.
"Any objections from the staff were quickly squashed."

How to use squashed

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In plain EnglishCrushed flat, or (of an idea, complaint, etc.) shut down and suppressed.

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more squashed comparative, most squashed superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “squashed” mean?

The word “squashed” means crushed flat or into a pulp. In plain terms, crushed flat, or (of an idea, complaint, etc.) shut down and suppressed.

How do you use “squashed” in a sentence?

Here is “squashed” used in a sentence: “The tomatoes at the bottom of the bag were completely squashed.”

What part of speech is “squashed”?

“Squashed” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “squashed” have?

“Squashed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: crushed flat or into a pulp.

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