Erdrücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erdrücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to crush", "to suffocate" or "to smother".

Essential properties of "erdrücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erdrücken
Simple past: erdrückte
Participle: erdrückt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erdrücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To crush or suffocate physically"

Definition: "To physically crush or suffocate with great weight or pressure."
Translation(s): to crush, to suffocate, to smother
Synonym(s): erquetschen, zerdrücken
Antonym(s): entlasten, befreien
Related word(s): drücken, Druck

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Fels könnte ihn erdrücken.The rock could crush him.
Die Last der Verantwortung begann ihn zu erdrücken.The burden of responsibility began to crush him.
Der schwere Schnee drohte das Dach zu erdrücken.The heavy snow threatened to crush the roof.

2.) "To overwhelm emotionally/mentally"

Definition: "To overwhelm emotionally or mentally with pressure or stress."
Translation(s): to overwhelm, to oppress, to weigh down
Synonym(s): überwältigen, bedrücken
Antonym(s): erleichtern, entlasten
Related word(s): Druck, Belastung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die ständige Kritik begann sie zu erdrücken.The constant criticism began to overwhelm her.
Er fühlte sich von den Erwartungen seiner Eltern erdrückt.He felt overwhelmed by his parents' expectations.
Die Sorgen des Alltags können einen Menschen erdrücken.Everyday worries can overwhelm a person.

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