Meaning : Forceful prevention. Putting down by power or authority.
Example :
The suppression of heresy.
The quelling of the rebellion.
The stifling of all dissent.
Synonyms : quelling, stifling, suppression
Meaning : Physically or spiritually devastating. Often used in combination.
Example :
A crushing blow.
A crushing rejection.
Bone-crushing.
Synonyms : devastating
Crushing meaning in Bengali (Bangla).