trashes

verb

Definition of trashesnext
present tense third-person singular of trash
1
as in slams
to criticize harshly and usually publicly a stand-up comedian who humorously trashes the motley crew of people who bug her

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2
as in destroys
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property someone had broken into the gym and trashed the decorations for the dance

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3
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of a club member who trashes every idea that isn't hers

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4
as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against gangs of young punks would trash the encampment of homeless men just for sport

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trashes
  1. slams
  2. destroys
  3. minimizes
  4. diminishes
  5. criticizes
  6. violates
Verb
  • The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims to keep costs down and maximize profits.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of slams
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  • Other points-counterpoints focus on whether pasteurization also destroys vitamins in milk.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Raw milk supporters state that these natural antimicrobials help to keep the milk fresh and reduce bacteria, and think that pasteurization destroys or decreases these antimicrobials.
    Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroys
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  • Instead, rely on cold water on a gentle cycle which helps preserve the integrity of the colors and minimizes wear and tear, keeping your sheets looking fresh and vibrant for longer.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By reducing the invoice-to-payment cycle, automation minimizes errors, ensures immediate delivery, and facilitates real-time tracking of invoice statuses.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimizes
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  • Expecting a spouse, children, or a community to handle this long-term is unrealistic, especially as families become more dispersed and community support diminishes.
    Patti Brennan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Flicks' tactics are some of the most entertaining and exciting ones to watch as a neutral, but once it they get found out, the reward part diminishes to the point of not being worth the risk playing such a dangerous high line and offside trap system.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
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  • To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticizes
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  • Major publishing companies and authors are arguing that a federal judge should deny Florida’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the removal of school library books, saying a controversial state law violates First Amendment rights.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Incentives could also encompass partial sanctions relief, with snap-back clauses to reimpose them if Russia violates the terms of the deal.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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