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crushing
adjective
noun
Physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
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adjective
Physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
“A crushing blow”
noun
Forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
“The suppression of heresy”
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A crushing blow
A crushing rejection
Bone-crushing
The suppression of heresy
The quelling of the rebellion
The stifling of all dissent
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