adj
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrushed flat, or (of an idea, complaint, etc.) shut down and suppressed.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more squashed
- Superlative
- most squashed
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Rhymes for squashed
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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.
