bash

1 of 2

verb

ˈbash

bashed; bashing; bashes

transitive verb

: to strike violently : hit

also : to injure or damage by striking : smash

—often used with in

: to attack physically or verbally

media bashing

celebrity bashing

intransitive verb

: crash

basher noun

bash

2 of 2

noun

: a forceful blow

: a festive social gathering : party

chiefly British : try, attempt

have a bash at it

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

bash on

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

bash out

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

bash up

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

Synonyms

Verb

bang
bump
collide
crash
hit
impact
impinge
knock
ram
slam
smash
strike
swipe
thud

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

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

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 Web

Verb

As Aaron Judge continues to bash home runs from the Bronx to Fenway and all points in between, the Yankees should pay attention to that Derek Jeter documentary and remember the value in keeping a homegrown player for his entire career.

Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Beltran wrested it back from Cruz then used it to bash him in the head, the guard testified.

Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 27 July 2022 Corporate chiefs like Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan Chase & Co. continue to bash remote work, raising concerns among some workers that staying home might be hazardous to their career.

Fortune, 17 Aug. 2022 Corporate chiefs like Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan Chase continue to bash remote work, raising concerns among some workers that staying home might be hazardous to their careers.

Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Now, as inflation continues to bash wallets – hitting 8.5% annually in July – several states are issuing their own stimulus checks.

Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 In his remarks ahead of the session, Israel’s U.N. ambassador Gilad Erdan singled out Norway and Ireland, who frequently bash the Jewish state, for their role in securing an emergency meeting.

Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 8 Aug. 2022 When the committee refuses to give him a public forum to air those defenses, Bannon would bash it as disinterested in the truth.

Norman Eisen And Dennis Aftergut, CNN, 12 July 2022 While there’s nothing on an Edmontosaurus that can impale or bash a tyrannosaur, hadrosaurs can still deliver powerful kicks and thrashes that can break bone.

Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022

Noun

This year’s Emmy host, Kenan Thompson, led UTA’s pre-Emmy bash on Friday night at the Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.

Marc Malkin, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 There was more to chat about inside this agency bash than stormy weather.

Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 Remember this the next time the bash-America crowd tears down the greatest nation on earth.

James Freeman, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 A month after Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's intimate Las Vegas wedding, the bride showed off three different custom Ralph Lauren wedding gowns for the couple's more elaborate Georgia bash.

Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Connolly is a longtime friend of the pair as well, having attended DiCaprio's 40th birthday bash back in 2014 alongside other celebs like Jonah Hill, Robin Thicke, Tyrese Gibson and Adam Levine.

Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 30 June 2022 During Saturday’s inaugural bash, there will be big multicultural energy from the dancers, musicians and poets who will be performing throughout the day.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Milwaukee Oktoberfest, the first Oktoberfest bash of the season, encamps Aug. 26-28 outside the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.

Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 For tonight, my friend has stumbled upon El Chucho’s 10th birthday bash, offering unlimited tacos and elote, and five drink tickets, all for $40, including tax and tip.

Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	bash
释义	bash 1 of 2 verb ˈbash bashed; bashing; bashes transitive verb 1 : to strike violently : hit also : to injure or damage by striking : smash —often used with in 2 : to attack physically or verbally media bashing celebrity bashing intransitive verb : crash basher noun bash 2 of 2 noun 1 : a forceful blow 2 : a festive social gathering : party 3 chiefly British : try, attempt have a bash at it 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 bash on 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 bash out 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 bash up 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 Synonyms Verb bang bump collide crash hit impact impinge knock ram slam smash strike swipe thud 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 See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Web Verb As Aaron Judge continues to bash home runs from the Bronx to Fenway and all points in between, the Yankees should pay attention to that Derek Jeter documentary and remember the value in keeping a homegrown player for his entire career. Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Beltran wrested it back from Cruz then used it to bash him in the head, the guard testified. Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 27 July 2022 Corporate chiefs like Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan Chase & Co. continue to bash remote work, raising concerns among some workers that staying home might be hazardous to their career. Fortune, 17 Aug. 2022 Corporate chiefs like Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan Chase continue to bash remote work, raising concerns among some workers that staying home might be hazardous to their careers. Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Now, as inflation continues to bash wallets – hitting 8.5% annually in July – several states are issuing their own stimulus checks. Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 In his remarks ahead of the session, Israel’s U.N. ambassador Gilad Erdan singled out Norway and Ireland, who frequently bash the Jewish state, for their role in securing an emergency meeting. Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 8 Aug. 2022 When the committee refuses to give him a public forum to air those defenses, Bannon would bash it as disinterested in the truth. Norman Eisen And Dennis Aftergut, CNN, 12 July 2022 While there’s nothing on an Edmontosaurus that can impale or bash a tyrannosaur, hadrosaurs can still deliver powerful kicks and thrashes that can break bone. Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022 Noun This year’s Emmy host, Kenan Thompson, led UTA’s pre-Emmy bash on Friday night at the Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. Marc Malkin, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 There was more to chat about inside this agency bash than stormy weather. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 Remember this the next time the bash-America crowd tears down the greatest nation on earth. James Freeman, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 A month after Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's intimate Las Vegas wedding, the bride showed off three different custom Ralph Lauren wedding gowns for the couple's more elaborate Georgia bash. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Connolly is a longtime friend of the pair as well, having attended DiCaprio's 40th birthday bash back in 2014 alongside other celebs like Jonah Hill, Robin Thicke, Tyrese Gibson and Adam Levine. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 30 June 2022 During Saturday’s inaugural bash, there will be big multicultural energy from the dancers, musicians and poets who will be performing throughout the day. San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Milwaukee Oktoberfest, the first Oktoberfest bash of the season, encamps Aug. 26-28 outside the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 For tonight, my friend has stumbled upon El Chucho’s 10th birthday bash, offering unlimited tacos and elote, and five drink tickets, all for $40, including tax and tip. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb origin unknown Noun noun derivative of bash entry 1 First Known Use Verb 1744, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing bash beat/bash someone's brains out/in have a bash bash up bash away bash out bash on beat/bash someone's brains out/in have a bash bash up bash away bash out bash on Kids Definition bash verb ˈbash bashed; bashing : to hit hard bash 1 of 2 noun 1 as in blow a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument he hasn't been the same ever since he received that bash on his head Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance blow slap hit knock thump punch swipe whack slam thud smack poke bang spank beat stroke lick pound smash clap chop switch clip kick hack lash hook swat biff bop crack bat pick rap pelt buffet slug belt sock box bust stripe thwack cuff douse swing wham haymaker whop pounding beating plump fillip licking clout dab stinger wallop welt knee hand left whap counter larrup hammering right body blow counterpunch counterblow sucker punch thrashing whip roundhouse lambasting whipping counterstroke bludgeoning pummeling shiver clobbering rabbit punch battering knockout flogging pasting knockdown cruncher drubbing sidewinder uppercut cudgeling walloping pummelling cudgelling bastinade kayo one-two bastinado KO right-hander 2 as in try chiefly British an effort to do or accomplish something while golf isn't my game, I had to give it a bash while at Saint Andrews in Scotland Synonyms & Similar Words try attempt stab go pass fling bid endeavor shot offer whack crack assay trial essay whirl struggle striving undertaking trial and error throes 3 as in party a social gathering I'm throwing a New Year's bash this year Synonyms & Similar Words party event celebration shindig reception gala blowout blast fete dance function affair do fête get-together ball binge benefit occasion supper prom soiree formal clambake masquerade symposium fund-raiser orgy housewarming bake tea party shower stag mixer bacchanalia tea bacchanal kegger soirée cocktail party house party social saturnalia keg party salon klatch hen party meet and greet icebreaker klatsch kaffeeklatsch bash 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to bang to come into usually forceful contact with something the car bashed into the tree with glass-shattering force Synonyms & Similar Words bang bump slam smash collide knock crash ram hit swipe thud impact impinge strike skip brush bounce glance scrape sweep contact push kiss rebound land shave press ricochet clunk touch skim graze nudge carom muscle bulldoze jostle Antonyms & Near Antonyms miss skirt 2 as in to slam to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner you have to bash that door hard in order to get it open Synonyms & Similar Words slam knock slap hit bang smack punch clap whack strike swipe bat clip crack pound kick bludgeon hammer thump nail biff box clobber bop poke rap chop tap flick swat slug shove tag bob jab push lick stab zap thwack smite paste bust bonk sock bump belt clock whale clout wallop slog maul beat dump slash stroke pummel lambast lambaste mangle buffet rough hang one on bung pelt lash pepper cuff scuff butt club stamp drub sledgehammer whip batter switch cudgel jostle lace thrash deck prod knee knock down skull flail sucker punch fell spear sledge bunt flog floor pommel level cane conk sap brain cream bean rabbit-punch bowl (down or over) 3 as in to lick to strike repeatedly the angry child kept bashing her toy with a hammer until it broke Synonyms & Similar Words lick hide lash attack smash pound knock beat hit slap do slam whip punch pelt assault thump bat bludgeon spank maul chop pummel hammer raid club batter smack punch out thrash lambast lambaste switch whack slate buffet paddle flog box work over swipe storm curry lather belt tan drub fib whale birch bung up wallop slog lace crack beat up on belabor thresh wound whup rush tromp swat clobber pommel baste assail whop whap cudgel paste thwack lay on bust sock rough (up) mess (up) strap wham cuff beset clout leather lam flagellate cane lacerate descend (on or upon) maim rawhide scourge mutilate mangle fustigate pistol-whip blackjack pounce (on or upon) cowhide gore whomp jump (on) horsewhip 4 as in to attack to criticize harshly and usually publicly in all of talk radio no other host seems to enjoy bashing liberals as much as he does Synonyms & Similar Words attack slam scold criticize blast insult abuse excoriate lambaste savage vituperate lambast potshot assail castigate trash berate tie into scathe beat up on harass curse light into revile disparage sail into harry belabor vilify harangue blaspheme chastise belittle jump (on) reprimand slander slur affront whip chide bad-mouth execrate imprecate rebuke fulminate profane asperse libel blackguard traduce put down lash (out) lace (into) Antonyms & Near Antonyms commend praise compliment hail laud acclaim
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