Synonyms for

Flattened

Verb / ˈflætʌnd / Another word for flattened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

made or become flat by pressure; crushed or beaten down

Synonyms & similar words

sharpen planate flattenout flatten drop squeezed pressed smashed crushed squashed leveled evened smoothed ironed pacified calmed quelled subdued suppressed overpowered dominated vanquished trounced crashed demolished

Synonyms by register

Formal

compressed levelled planar unfolded

Informal

squashed pancaked smooshed laid flat

Literary

prostrate subdued crushed

Antonyms

raised inflated puffed bulging curved arched rounded

Common collocations

  • flattened by
  • flattened out
  • flattened against
  • flattened the
  • flattened the tire
  • flattened the dough
  • flattened the landscape

Word family

noun flattening
verb flatten
adjective flat
adverb flatly

Usage note

Often used to describe something that has been made flat by force or pressure. Can also imply being defeated or demoralized.

Example sentences

  1. He flattened the cardboard box so it would fit in the recycling bin.
  2. The bulldozer flattened the old building.
  3. She flattened her hair with a straightening iron.
  4. The athlete flattened the competition and won the race.
  5. I accidentally flattened my sandwich in my backpack.

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