flatten
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Verb Phrases
Origin of flatten
Synonyms for flatten
Related Words for flatten
crush, smash, raze, straighten, depress, debase, subdue, floor, grade, compress, plaster, smooth, squash, plane, trample, fell, lay, flush, deflate, abradeExamples from the Web for flatten
Contemporary Examples of flatten
He uses a spatula to flatten the onions and the meat together, creating a broad circular patty with an uneven edge.
They are specifically designed to ‘flatten out and mushroom’ when striking human tissue, and are intended to cause maximum damage.
In a way, the print emphasizes the pelt-like nature of all images, as they flatten out the world and hand it over to us.
And, when Fajr-5s began making them run for cover they did not began shouting to "flatten all of Gaza."
Recessions tend to flatten income differentials, but this Great Recession is having the opposite effect.
Historical Examples of flatten
When they struck the stones they were heard to flatten and fall into the water.
You could flatten out a piece of iron with your little lady-like arms.
L'AssommoirEmile Zola
Flatten, and be careful, especially in turning down the corners.
The Ladies' Work-Table BookAnonymous
They tried to flatten it with countless tons of concentration, but it 52 held its shape.
'Charge It'Irving Bacheller
"Now come on, Jean, and see them flatten it out," said Giusippe.
The Story of GlassSara Ware Bassett