Synonyms for squash
skwɒʃ, skwɔʃsquash

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1. squash, squash vinenoun

   any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits

   Synonyms:
   squash racquets, squash vine, squash rackets

2. squashnoun

   edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable

   Synonyms:
   squash racquets, squash vine, squash rackets

3. squash, squash racquets, squash racketsverb

   a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets

   Synonyms:
   squash racquets, squash vine, squash rackets

4. squash, crush, squelch, mash, squeezeverb

   to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

   "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"

   Synonyms:
   comminute, twitch, suppress, vanquish, pressure, crush, squish, grind, romance, rack, quell, twinge, splash, dally, hale, beat, press, jam, smash, wring, flirt, force, embrace, crunch, trounce, coquette, shove, thrust, chat up, demolish, butterfly, compress, hug, beat out, tweet, slop, mash, quench, contract, compact, extort, stuff, squeeze, philander, bosom, pinch, coquet, break down, slosh, coerce, oppress, wedge, squelch, bray, constrict, splosh, gouge, shell

Matched Categories

1. • Press
   • Vegetable
   • Vine

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crush and squeeze

   Submitted by ulugbekdushamov123 on July 24, 2022  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. squashverb

   Synonyms:
   crush

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "squash":

   racquetball, lemon, crush

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How to use squash in a sentence?

1. Cherise Trump:

   Even more so, when theirstudents actively try to squash the speech rights of their fellow peers, universities should condemn these activities and call them out forsuppressingspeech.

2. Tammy Credicott:

   Great by themselves, sprinkled on salads, or tossed on butternut squash soup, these spiced pumpkin seeds deliver great taste and nutrition.

3. Frank Navarro:

   This feels like we’re trying to squash free speech, everything I talk about is factually based. They can go and check it out.

4. Melinda Keckler:

   Made from scratch but easy to make. This is a creamy and satisfying combination of a classic fall flavor — butternut squash — along with a delicious blend of three cheeses, subtle spices and pasta.

5. Marie-France Kern:

   Pumpkins first originated in Central America and Mexico. Winter squash are native to northern Argentina, near the Andes. Over many years these gourds have become a favorite of home gardeners due to their hardiness, productivity, and versatility in the kitchen.