Crash

usgb/kræʃ/
verb

To collide violently causing damage.

The car crashed into a wall.
Visual representation of "crash" - To collide violently causing damage

Often appears as...

  • car crash
  • crash into
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Severe Impact

Use 'crash' to describe accidents with serious impact or damage, often involving vehicles.

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The vehicles crashed head-on at the intersection.
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Forceful Entry

'Crash' indicates a forceful entry into a space by hitting something.

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The robber crashed through the window.
Visual representation of the word "Crash"

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