Squash ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Squash ( verb )

1. To press or crush (something) so that it becomes flat or smaller.
2. To suppress or put an end to (something) by force.
3. To defeat or beat (someone) easily.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a verb): probably of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. He squashed the spider with his shoe.
2. She squashed the bug with her finger.
3. He squashed the rebellion with an iron hand.
4. The army squashed the uprising.
5. The team squashed the competition.

(As a noun)

Squash ( noun )

1. To press or crush (something) so that it becomes flat or smaller.
2. To suppress or put an end to (something) by force.
3. To defeat or beat (someone) easily.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a verb): probably of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. He squashed the spider with his shoe.
2. She squashed the bug with her finger.
3. He squashed the rebellion with an iron hand.
4. The army squashed the uprising.
5. The team squashed the competition.