crushed
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹəʃt// UK //kɹˈʌʃt// crushed
v. to press something so hard that it breaks or loses its shape. You can also use it to describe defeating someone completely in a game or a fight.
v. to compress or squeeze forcefully so as to break, damage, or distort in shape; to defeat an opponent decisively. Transitive — requires a direct object.
He crushed the empty soda can with one hand.
The heavy snow eventually crushed the roof of the old garden shed during the winter storm.
The defending champions crushed their rivals in the final match, demonstrating a level of tactical superiority that left the commentators speechless and the fans in awe.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. Often used in the passive voice to describe emotional distress or physical damage.