bashed; bashing; bashes
2
: to attack physically or verbally
media bashing
celebrity bashing
basher
noun
Phrases
bash away
British, informal
: to work hard at something
That is exactly what I tell myself as I bash away in the gym …—
Jay Rayner
Jay Rayner
British, informal
: to continue to work at something : carry on
… I'm a lot less sure about what I'm meant to be, or do, in a time of undeniable middle age. I guess I will just bash on as ever, and hope I don't appear too ridiculous as I do so.—Becky Sheaves
Becky Sheaves
British, informal
: to produce (something) quickly : bang out
Three years ago Piaggio disappointed enthusiasts by axing the retro Vespa's production. But Indian company LML continued to bash out copies that flew out of the dealers, especially in Italy …—Harriet Ridley
Harriet Ridley
chiefly British, informal
: to attack (someone) physically : to hit (someone) repeatedly
Umpires being lampooned or even bashed up [=beaten up] in schools, college and league cricket is hardly rare.—Ayaz Memon
Ayaz MemonSynonyms
Verb
Noun
- bang
- bat
- beat
- belt
- biff
- blow
- bop
- box
- buffet
- bust
- chop
- clap
- clip
- clout
- crack
- cuff
- dab
- douse [British]
- fillip
- hack
- haymaker
- hit
- hook
- knock
- larrup [dialect]
- lash
- lick
- pelt
- pick
- plump
- poke
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slug
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- stinger
- stripe
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- switch
- thud
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- welt
- whack
- wham
- whop
- whap
Examples of bash in a Sentence
Verb
I bashed my arm against the door.
Someone bashed him over the head with a chair.
They tried to bash the door open.
Noun
We threw her a birthday bash.
She gave me a bash on the head.
Recent Examples on the WebJournal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Grate in the zest of 2 large unwaxed lemons and add 1 clove of garlic, peeled and bashed but kept whole, 100ml olive oil and 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
While hating on the greedy banks and bashing capitalism plays well with the animated and very-online progressive movement, the fact remains that so much of what powers the broader economy is reliant on that system that prizes easy and reliable access to capital.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Mar. 2024
Imagine if that information became public, and the community started bashing him.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
As supporters cheered early numbers that showed her in the lead, Patterson asked that whatever happened, people not bash her opponent.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2024
Upset animal lovers then bashed the family’s decision in the comments.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
The probe of two large python farms in Thailand took place from February through November of last year, with undercover workers shooting graphic and disturbing video of pythons continuing to move about while having their heads bashed with hammers and impaled with metal hooks.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
This helps keep your toenails from bashing into the sides, prevents blisters, and provides a secure fit for stability on uneven terrain.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024
CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) Godzilla: Final Wars was conceived as a 50th birthday bash for everyone’s favorite radioactive threat turned fearsome protector of mankind.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
The two also showed up to celebrate Nick's 30th birthday party in 2010, posing together for his bash at Universal Studios Hollywood.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Nowruz, the Iranian new year, is marked with a food and artisan market, and Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday bash at the Kennedy Center includes performances for adults and for kids.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
The condensed calendar, forced by last year’s dual strikes, could translate to more lively bashes, however, as there’s light at the end of the tunnel with Sunday’s Oscars.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
Her label, Epic Records, invited a few hundred music executives, artists and fans to Harriet’s Rooftop in West Hollywood, Calif., for her birthday bash.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
The official post-Oscars bash was rocking for hours before the stars flitted off to other studio celebrations around town.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
Bill Gates had a great time during his recent trip to India, which included attending a pre-wedding bash for billionaire Anant Ambani with girlfriend Paula Hurd.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Verb
But after 2003, the stadium went a decade without hosting tours, although there were some special events, including Farm Aid in 2010, and birthday bashes for Harley-Davidson and Miller Brewing.
—Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Grate in the zest of 2 large unwaxed lemons and add 1 clove of garlic, peeled and bashed but kept whole, 100ml olive oil and 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
While hating on the greedy banks and bashing capitalism plays well with the animated and very-online progressive movement, the fact remains that so much of what powers the broader economy is reliant on that system that prizes easy and reliable access to capital.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Mar. 2024
Imagine if that information became public, and the community started bashing him.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
As supporters cheered early numbers that showed her in the lead, Patterson asked that whatever happened, people not bash her opponent.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2024
Upset animal lovers then bashed the family’s decision in the comments.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
The probe of two large python farms in Thailand took place from February through November of last year, with undercover workers shooting graphic and disturbing video of pythons continuing to move about while having their heads bashed with hammers and impaled with metal hooks.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
This helps keep your toenails from bashing into the sides, prevents blisters, and provides a secure fit for stability on uneven terrain.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024
Noun
Thousands of Black college students expected this weekend for an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach will be greeted by dozens of extra police officers and barricades closing off neighborhood streets.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) Godzilla: Final Wars was conceived as a 50th birthday bash for everyone’s favorite radioactive threat turned fearsome protector of mankind.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
The two also showed up to celebrate Nick's 30th birthday party in 2010, posing together for his bash at Universal Studios Hollywood.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Nowruz, the Iranian new year, is marked with a food and artisan market, and Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday bash at the Kennedy Center includes performances for adults and for kids.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
The condensed calendar, forced by last year’s dual strikes, could translate to more lively bashes, however, as there’s light at the end of the tunnel with Sunday’s Oscars.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
Her label, Epic Records, invited a few hundred music executives, artists and fans to Harriet’s Rooftop in West Hollywood, Calif., for her birthday bash.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
The official post-Oscars bash was rocking for hours before the stars flitted off to other studio celebrations around town.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
Bill Gates had a great time during his recent trip to India, which included attending a pre-wedding bash for billionaire Anant Ambani with girlfriend Paula Hurd.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Bash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bash. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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