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of Ger. origin,
from a derivative of the word seen in Goth. kruistan to
gnash; akin to Sw. krysta to squeeze, Dan.
kryste, Icel. kreysta.] 1. To
press or bruise between two hard bodies; to squeeze, so as to
destroy the natural shape or integrity of the parts, or to force
together into a mass; as, to crush grapes.

Ye shall not offer unto the Lord that which is
bruised, or crushed, or broken, or cut.

Lev. xxii. 24.

The ass . . . thrust herself unto the wall, and
crushed Balaam's foot against the wall.

Num. xxii. 25.

2. To reduce to fine particles by
pounding or grinding; to comminute; as, to crush
quartz.

3. To overwhelm by pressure or weight; to
beat or force down, as by an incumbent weight.

To crush the pillars which the pile
sustain.

Dryden.

Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise
again.

Bryant.

4. To oppress or burden
grievously.

Thou shalt be only oppressed and crushed
alway.

Deut. xxviii. 33.

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