crush

crush verb [ T ] uk/krʌʃ/ us crush verb [T]
(DEFEAT)

to defeat someone or something completely

подавлять, сокрушать
Government attempts to crush the protests failed. a crush ing defeat

CRUSH noun

uk/krʌʃ/ us crush noun
(LOVE)a strong temporary feeling of love for someone

сильное увлечение
Tim has a crush on Jennifer.