ಅರ್ಥ : Forceful prevention. Putting down by power or authority.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							The suppression of heresy.
							The quelling of the rebellion.
							The stifling of all dissent.
							
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : quelling, stifling, suppression
ಅರ್ಥ : Physically or spiritually devastating. Often used in combination.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							A crushing blow.
							A crushing rejection.
							Bone-crushing.
							
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : devastating
Crushing meaning in Telugu.