
Crush
Physical Pressure
Used when something is flattened or broken with force.

Recycling plants crush bottles and cans for easier transport.
Final Result
Implies the object is changed beyond recognition or use.

The sculpture fell and was crushed into countless pieces.
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CompressDemolishFlattenGrindMashPressPulverizeShatterSmashSquash
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