1. (

• squash ,
• crush ,
• squelch ,
• mash ,
• squeeze ,

) to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon" ;

2. (

• chat_up ,
• flirt ,
• dally ,
• butterfly ,
• coquet ,
• coquette ,
• romance ,
• philander ,
• mash

) talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women" ;

3. (

• grind ,
• mash ,
• crunch ,
• bray ,
• comminute

) reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic" ;