squashable
Can be crushed
Squashable describes something that can be compressed or flattened without breaking: a squashable sun hat that fits in your bag.
The word often appears in product descriptions for items designed to be packed or stored compactly.
Figuratively, squashable can mean easily defeated or suppressed: Their rebellion proved squashable once reinforcements arrived.
Capable of being condensed
- collapsibleAble to compress compactly
- packableAble to be stowed
- deflatableCapable of losing air
- condensableAble to change phase
contractible · foldable · crushable · squeezable · pressable · reducible · compact · stackable
Easily broken or damaged
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- breakableCapable of shattering
- smashableCapable of being shattered
- crushableAble to be squashed
brittle · crumbly · friable · frangible · shatterable · destructible · crackable · grindable
Capable of bending easily
- malleableCapable of being shaped
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- bendableAble to curve
- suppleFlexing without damage
elastic · pliant · ductile · moldable · shapeable · workable · kneadable · impressionable
Open to attack
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- weakLacking power or force
- exposedOut in open
susceptible · assailable · conquerable · beatable · defeatable · powerless
compressible
Capable of being condensed
- collapsibleAble to compress compactly
- packableAble to be stowed
- deflatableCapable of losing air
condensable · contractible · foldable · crushable · squeezable · pressable · reducible · compact · stackable · space-saving
fragile
Easily broken or damaged
crushable · brittle · crumbly · friable · frangible · shatterable · destructible · crackable · grindable · crunchable
soft
Yielding to touch
foamy · fluffy · doughy · mushy · pulpy · marshmallowy · gelatinous · squidgy · plush · padded
pliable
Capable of bending easily
supple · elastic · pliant · ductile · moldable · shapeable · workable · kneadable · impressionable · stretchable
vulnerable
Open to attack
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- weakLacking power or force
exposed · susceptible · assailable · conquerable · beatable · defeatable · powerless
squashablerigid
Unable to bend
incompressible · firm · hard · solid · stiff
squashableuncrushable
Impossible to compress
indestructible · robust · sturdy · durable · tough
squash, squishy, squish, squashed, squashy, squashing, squashes, squishiest, squishier