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Present participle for to crush (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape
“You are requested to wash and squash containers before putting them in the recycling bins.”
Present participle for to crush into a soft, wet, shapeless, and pulpy mass
“Simply squash the grapes and strain through a fine sieve.”
Present participle for to squeeze or force into a small or restricted space
“Being on a budget, we would squash ourselves into a tiny motel room.”
Present participle for to crush or destroy
“We will pursue these traitors and squash their plans for insurrection.”
Present participle for to bring an end to, especially through the use of force
“Council officials moved swiftly to squash rumors of any impropriety on their part.”
Present participle for to injure a person's dignity and self-respect
“Randi had for decades used his insider's knowledge of the flim-flam trade to squash a generation of occultists.”
Present participle for to pack or fill very tightly
Present participle for to make legally null and void
Present participle for to refuse, or to vote against
Present participle for to tread or stamp on something, thereby crushing it
Present participle for to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is
(of a button on a device or machine) Present participle for to press down on
Present participle for to remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer
Present participle for to hug, hold or embrace tightly
Present participle for to crush or become crushed into untidy wrinkles or creases
Present participle for to keep (something) secret
Present participle for to put pressure on
Present participle for to physically distort or contort something
Present participle for to destroy or damage the value or quality of
Present participle for to disprove or refute a statement, theory or belief
Present participle for to cause to break open or into pieces
Characterized by shame, ignominy or dishonor
Of or relating to compression
The action of suppressing or putting an end to an activity
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