Synonyms for

Mashed

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

Definition

Mashed means to crush or smash something until it becomes soft and smooth.

Synonyms & similar words

squash squeeze coquette mash chatup crush squelch flirt butterfly coquet romance grind crunch comminute dally bray philander crushed smashed pulverized ground pureed blended macerated mushed creamed milled beaten crumbled pounded crashed bruised flattened squished diced minced chopped

Synonyms by register

Formal

pulverized crushed liquefied

Informal

squashed smashed mushed smooshed

Literary

pounded ground

Antonyms

whole intact solid unbroken firm hard unprocessed

Common collocations

  • mashed potatoes
  • mashed bananas
  • mashed up
  • mashed garlic
  • mashed beans
  • mashed peas
  • mashed cauliflower

Word family

noun mash
verb mash
adjective mashed

Usage note

Primarily used to describe food that has been crushed into a soft pulp. Can also be used informally to mean 'ruined' or 'broken'.

Example sentences

  1. I mashed the avocado for my sandwich.
  2. She mashed the bananas for the cake.
  3. He mashed the garlic with a fork.
  4. We mashed the berries into a jam.
  5. They mashed the peas and carrots together.

Quotes

  • Success is like mashed potatoes. It's meant to be shared.
  • Never underestimate the power of a good mashed potato.
  • Mashed potatoes are my favorite thing about Thanksgiving.

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