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[ adjective ] physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
Synonyms Examples "a crushing blow" "a crushing rejection" "bone-crushing" Used in print (James Boylan, "Mutinity"...)The great , crushing ice masses coming into view made him sound like the voice of pure reason . (Peter J. White, "Report on Laos"...)It was a spleen crushing day . Related terms |
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[ noun ] forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
Synonyms Examples "the suppression of heresy" "the quelling of the rebellion" "the stifling of all dissent" Related terms |
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