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crush

noun as in crowd of animate beings

noun as in infatuation

Strongest match

Strong matches

verb as in humiliate

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A simple demonstration of this effect involves placing crushed tea leaves on water.

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England have come under heavy scrutiny for the manner and response to their crushing defeat by Australia in the first Ashes Test.

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That rebellion was crushed but demands for an independent state for the Igbo people of the region continued as some Igbos continue to feel that they are marginalised by the Nigerian state.

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Coastlines around the planet are being steadily "crushed" as climate-driven sea level rise combines with expanding development in coastal zones.

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"Many supporters were visibly distressed, particularly in the upper concourse area of the away section, where crushing became apparent," the club stated.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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