squashed Meaning & Definition
What Does Squashed Mean?
As an adjective, squashed means squeezed until flattened, or until a pulp. It can also mean suppressed or silenced. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of squash. As a verb, it means To beat or press into pulp or a flat mass; to crush.
Squashed at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | condense and press |
| Comparative / superlative | more squashed, most squashed |
Squashed Definition (Adjective)
- squeezed until flattened, or until a pulp
- suppressed or silenced
Squashed as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of squash
Verb
- To beat or press into pulp or a flat mass; to crush.
- To compress or restrict (oneself) into a small space; to squeeze.
Somehow, she squashed all her books into her backpack, which was now too heavy to carry.
- To suppress; to force into submission.
Synonyms of Squashed
Squashed synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Squashed
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Squashed in a Sentence
Somehow, she squashed all her books into her backpack, which was now too heavy to carry.
Word Forms & Grammar
squashed (comparative more squashed, superlative most squashed)
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Words That Rhyme With Squashed
Questions People Ask About Squashed
Is squashed an adjective or a verb?
Squashed is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for squashed?
You can replace squashed with words such as condense and press. See the full list of squashed synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of squashed?
The comparative form is more squashed and the superlative form is most squashed.