godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Physically press something until it loses its shape or is destroyed. Often used for objects, food, or containers.
空き缶を足で押しつぶした。
I crushed the empty can with my foot.
箱を押しつぶさないように
Be careful not to squash the box.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
quash; suppress; crush (opposition)
Figuratively crush or suppress something abstract, such as a plan, opposition, or a person's spirit. Often used in political or social contexts.
政府は反対意見を押しつぶそうとした。
The government tried to suppress the opposing opinions.
彼の提案は会議で押しつぶされた。
His proposal was quashed at the meeting.