crossed (up)

verb

Definition of crossed (up)next
past tense of cross (up)
as in damaged
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of your refusal to cooperate will cross up the whole investigation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossed (up)
  1. marred
  2. injured
  3. hurt
  4. compromised
Verb
  • This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In a Middle East marred by seemingly endless conflict and disparate ideologies, there exists an undercurrent of hope—a movement toward connection, collaboration, and shared prosperity.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of marred
Verb
  • Several officers injured in weekend move-over crashes.
    Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Loading your audio article One person was killed and five people were injured Monday in an explosion on a boat at the Lauderdale Marina near the popular 15th Street Fisheries restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.
    Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of injured
Verb
  • McConnell: Busted his face open and hurt his wrist after a fall.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Repealing legislation like the IRA would only hurt this growing industry.
    Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurt
Verb
  • Cybersecurity can potentially be compromised by the same computational capacity that enables the solution of complex issues.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • If your personal information has already been compromised, freezing your credit can be a vital step to stop thieves from exploiting your identity further.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of compromised
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crossed paths (with)

crossed (up)

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“Crossed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossed%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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