squashing

ˈskwɒʃɪŋ
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Translation of squashing from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

pressing

act of pressing or crushing something
  • The squashing of the grapes was messy.Het pletten van de druiven was rommelig.
2.

compression

situation of being compressed in space
geprop verdrukking fsamendrukking
  • The squashing in the elevator was uncomfortable.Het geprop in de lift was ongemakkelijk.
3.

suppression

Rare
act of suppressing or belittling
Rare
  • His squashing of her ideas was discouraging.Zijn onderdrukking van haar ideeën was ontmoedigend.

Adjective

1.

compressing

causing something to be compressed or flattened
verpletterende platdrukkende samendrukkende
  • The squashing force damaged the package.De verpletterende kracht beschadigde het pakket.
2.

belittling

making someone feel less important or valued
  • Her squashing comments hurt his confidence.Haar kleinerende opmerkingen schaadden zijn zelfvertrouwen.
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Synonyms and analogies of squashing in English

Examples of squashing in a sentence

  • Squashing the dough made it ready for baking.
  • The squashing in the backseat made the ride uncomfortable.
  • During rush hour, the squashing on the train is unbearable.
  • The squashing of dissent was evident in the meeting.
  • Her squashing of the rumors was swift and effective.
  • The squashing pressure of the machine flattened the metal.
squash
skwɒʃ
Noun
1.

vegetable

edible fruit of squash plants
  • We had roasted squash for dinner.We aten geroosterde pompoen als avondeten.
2.

sports

sport played in an enclosed court using rackets and a ball
  • They played squash at the local gym every Thursday.Ze speelden elke donderdag squash in de plaatselijke sportschool
Verb
tr.
1.

crush

press into a flat mass or pulp
  • She squashed the can with her foot.Ze plette het blik met haar voet.
2.

competition

defeat or beat someone overwhelmingly in a competition
  • The team was able to squash their rivals in the final match.Het team was in staat om hun rivalen in de finale te verpletteren
3.

overcome

suppress or force into submission
  • The government squashed the rebellion quickly.De regering onderdrukte de opstand snel.

Expressions with squash: examples in English and translations in Dutch

proppen
We managed to squash five people into the car.
geruchten ontkrachten
roddels weerleggen
She quickly squashed rumors by showing the evidence.
platdrukken
He squashed up the empty can with his foot.
de insect verpletteren
de insect doden
She used a tissue to squash the bug on the wall.
de concurrentie verpletteren
de tegenstand verpletteren
Our team squashed the competition in the final.
het conflict bijleggen
de ruzie bijleggen
They decided to squash the beef and become friends again.

Translations of "squashing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

pletten

Without squashing the bread or cutting your hand.

Zonder het brood te pletten of in je hand te snijden.

squashen

Besides an interactive climbing wall we also spotted interactive squashing.

Naast het beklimmen van een interactieve muur hebben we ook al interactief squashen gespot.

verpletteren

You know, always squashing my dreams, putting her needs before mine, inserting herself into my business.

Mijn dromen verpletteren, haar behoeftes voor die van mij zetten, zich met mijn zaken bemoeien.

platdrukken

The squashing of the box caused the contents to break inside.

Door het platdrukken van de doos gingen de spullen erin kapot.

worden geplet

Squashing the balls now.

Ballen worden geplet nu.

fijnknijpen

After squashing the ripe tomatoes, the kitchen was covered in red stains.

Na het fijnknijpen van de rijpe tomaten zaten overal in de keuken rode spatten.

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Other translations for squashing:

  • vermorzelt
  • onderdrukking

squashing: Examples and translations in context

Then pull yourself up 'cause you're squashing me.

Verman jezelf, want je plet me.

The squashing of the grapes released fresh juice for winemaking.

Het pletten van de druiven liet verse sap vrij voor het maken van wijn.

Me not squashing you like a bug.

Dat ik je niet plet als een insect.

The process of bug squashing has begun.

Het proces van bug pletten is begonnen.

This way you avoid squashing the perfectly handcrafted little mouthful.

Op deze manier voorkom je dat je de perfecte handgemaakte, kleine hapjes plet.

By squashing the paint with a small ball, we create the attractive patchy effect.

Door de verf met een balletje te pletten krijgt men het fraaie vlekeffect.

We've virtually eliminated sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing.

We hebben het plakken, pletten, opnieuw instellen, zweten en schuren vrijwel geëlimineerd.

Without squashing the bread or cutting your hand.

Zonder het brood te pletten of in je hand te snijden.

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