bash

/bæʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden loud noise, especially one that is violent or explosive

“The car made a loud bash into a tree.”

2. noun

a violent or forceful attack, especially one made with the hands or fists

“He got into a bash with his rival at the bar.”

3. verb

to strike or hit something violently, often with the hands or fists

“She bashed the wall with her fist.”

4. verb

to attack or criticize someone severely or violently, often in writing or speech

“The blogger bashed the politician’s policies.”

5. verb

to force or push something into a particular position or state

“The waves bashed the shore with great force.”

6. verb

to decorate or embellish something with a surface, often made of a hard material

“The craftsman bashed the surface with a coat of paint.”

7. verb

to install or set up software on a computer, often using a terminal command

“The developer had to bash the software onto the new server.”

8. verb

to have or experience a sudden feeling of fear, panic, or anxiety

“She bashed with fear as the rollercoaster started moving.”

9. verb

to play a musical instrument, often with great energy or enthusiasm

“The musician bashed away on the drums.”

10. verb

to use or apply a force or pressure to something, often in order to achieve a particular effect

“The engineer bashed the metal to shape it into a new form.”

11. verb

to move or advance with great speed or violence, often in a particular direction

“The car bashed through the traffic at high speed.”

12. verb

to combine or merge two or more things, often in order to create a new entity or system

“The company bashed the two departments together to create a new team.”

Synonyms

  • bang
  • crash
  • slam
  • smash
  • thud

Antonyms

  • align
  • harmonize
  • integrate
  • merge
  • unite