squashing Meaning & Definition
What Does Squashing Mean?
As a verb, squashing means present participle and gerund of squash. As an adjective, it means Belittling. As a noun, it means The act by which something is squashed; a pressing.
Quick Facts About Squashing
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | condense and press |
| Plural | squashings |
| Comparative / superlative | more squashing, most squashing |
Squashing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of squash
Squashing as an Adjective
- Belittling.
Squashing as a Noun
- The act by which something is squashed; a pressing.
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 Squashing
Squashing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Squashing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Squashing in a Sentence
Somehow, she squashed all her books into her backpack, which was now too heavy to carry.
Word Forms & Grammar
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squashing (comparative more squashing, superlative most squashing)
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Words That Rhyme With Squashing
Quick Answers About Squashing
Is squashing a verb or an adjective?
Squashing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for squashing?
Words with a similar meaning to squashing include condense and press. See the full list of squashing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of squashing?
The plural of squashing is squashings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of squashing?
The comparative form is more squashing and the superlative form is most squashing.