verb🔗ShareTo beat or press into pulp or a flat mass; to crush."She was squashing the empty aluminum can before putting it in the recycling bin. "actionprocessmassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo compress or restrict (oneself) into a small space; to squeeze."Somehow, she squashed all her books into her backpack, which was now too heavy to carry."actionspacebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo suppress; to force into submission."The teacher is squashing any misbehavior to ensure everyone can learn. "politicsgovernmentactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act by which something is squashed; a pressing."The squashing of the grapes was done carefully to extract the best juice for the wine. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBelittling."His squashing comments about her artwork made her feel discouraged. "attitudecharacteremotionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
