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 WebStephanie 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
Jimmy Kimmel took a moment during the Oscars telecast, right before Al Pacino presented best picture, to read aloud Donald Trump‘s latest social media post that bashed Kimmel as this year’s Oscars host.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
The former president's critics say Trump bashes NATO as a sign of support for Russia President Vladimir Putin, another longtime rival of the European military alliance.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2024
The actress detailed her feelings about the Sony-Marvel film flopping at the box office and getting bashed by critics and fans as one of the worst modern superhero films ever made.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
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
Footing the $100 million bill for this over the top, three-day bash in the coastal town of Jamnagar is the groom to be’s father, Mukesh Ambani, the world’s 10th richest man, and Asia’s wealthiest.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
Although Ambani and his 29-year-old girlfriend Radhika Merchant are not due to marry until July, no expense was spared at the lavish pre-wedding bash.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
What To Watch For Several celebrities will also be present at the pre-wedding bash.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
This was certainly the case last night at the official Vanity Fair bash, where Hollywood A-listers saved their best statement ensembles for last.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
But not every celebrity at Sunday night’s bash was familiar with the eatery, where Kim Kardashian celebrated her 43rd birthday last year.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Verb
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
Jimmy Kimmel took a moment during the Oscars telecast, right before Al Pacino presented best picture, to read aloud Donald Trump‘s latest social media post that bashed Kimmel as this year’s Oscars host.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
The former president's critics say Trump bashes NATO as a sign of support for Russia President Vladimir Putin, another longtime rival of the European military alliance.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2024
The actress detailed her feelings about the Sony-Marvel film flopping at the box office and getting bashed by critics and fans as one of the worst modern superhero films ever made.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
Noun
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
Footing the $100 million bill for this over the top, three-day bash in the coastal town of Jamnagar is the groom to be’s father, Mukesh Ambani, the world’s 10th richest man, and Asia’s wealthiest.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
Although Ambani and his 29-year-old girlfriend Radhika Merchant are not due to marry until July, no expense was spared at the lavish pre-wedding bash.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
What To Watch For Several celebrities will also be present at the pre-wedding bash.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
This was certainly the case last night at the official Vanity Fair bash, where Hollywood A-listers saved their best statement ensembles for last.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
But not every celebrity at Sunday night’s bash was familiar with the eatery, where Kim Kardashian celebrated her 43rd birthday last year.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
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