to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise
suppress or crush completely
walk through mud or mire
a crushing remark
make a sucking sound
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
promote the growth of
help develop, help grow
bring up under fosterage; of children
