Crushed
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He wasn't really a villain, but it's still sad to see him crushed by the metal fence.
Source: Film / The Sandlot - In the fourth Fingerprints book, badass tomboy Yana tells a very sad story about how when she wanted to be a ballerina as a kid, but her abusive father crushed her dream.
Source: Break The Cutie / Literature - After general badassery and crispy henchmen ensue, it turns sad: Molly has always crushed on Harry, and she observes that it's the closest she'll come to getting with him.
Source: Powers via Possession
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