1. to press or crush something so that it becomes flat or loses its shape
2. to suppress or put an end to something

1. a type of vegetable with hard skin and soft flesh inside
2. a racket sport played in an enclosed court with a small rubber ball
3. a crowded condition or situation

Examples

• Don’t squash the tomatoes in the bag.
• The heavy box squashed the flowers underneath.
• The government tried to squash the rebellion quickly.
• We grew butternut squash in our garden this year.
• They play squash at the local sports club every Tuesday.
• There was quite a squash in the elevator during rush hour.
• She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
• The coach squashed any hopes of an easy victory.