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Synonyms & Similar Words
infatuation
love
passion
obsession
fixation
enchantment
captivation
fascination
adoration
devotion
fondness
tenderness
affection
liking
inclination
preference
penchant
weakness
partiality
soft spot
enchantment
smittenness
besottedness
bewitchment
beguilement
enthrallment
spellbinding
mesmerization
Meaning of Crush
The primary meaning of the word "crush" is a strong and often short-lived infatuation or love for someone.
Definitions
- A strong and often short-lived infatuation or love for someone
- To compress or squeeze something with force, typically until it is broken or deformed
- To defeat or overwhelm someone or something completely
Etymology of Crush
The word "crush" originated from the Old French word "croschier" or "croissir", which means "to press" or "to grind", and is related to the Latin word "cruscare", which means "to grind" or "to press"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to describe the act of pressing or grinding, and later to describe a strong infatuation or love
Example Uses
- I had a crush on my classmate in high school, but I never told her how I felt
- The crowd began to crush towards the front of the stage, eager to get a glimpse of the band
- The new policy will crush the opposition and give the government a clear majority
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dislike
hatred
aversion
distaste
disaffection
indifference
apathy
disdain
contempt
scorn
antipathy
loathing
abhorrence
detestation
repugnance
revulsion
disgust
disenchantment
disillusionment
disinterest