Meaning & use
Squashing
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Crushing something by pressing or squeezing it forcefully, causing it to flatten or lose shape.
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He squashed the empty can under his boot.
The committee squashed the proposal before it reached a vote.
A note on using this word
Beyond its literal sense, 'squashing' is commonly used figuratively to mean suppressing an idea, rumor, or rebellion.
Words with a similar meaning
crushingflattening
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To suppress or put an end to something, such as a rumor or plan.
The manager squashed the rumor of layoffs during the meeting.
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