Crushed
Subverted
Crushed and subverted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crushed" instead the word "Subverted" as an adjective or a verb.
Nearby Words: subversion, subverting
Both words in one sentence
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Disney Villain Death: Possibly subverted in that while his death is similar to being crushed, the Kingfisher was killed by a bunch of swords and knives falling on him.
Source: Comic Book / Starlight -
Subverted with Animal, who is almost crushed but survives because he's standing between where two of Godzilla's toes come down.
Source: Film / Godzilla (1998) - Further averted/subverted when his leg gets crushed while he tries to crawl through the opening and the toolbox collapses.
Source: Indy Hat Roll
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