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bash

Transitive VerbNounIntransitive Verb
pl: bashespast: bashedpp: basheding: bashing

The word carries a strong sense of impact, whether physical or verbal. When used as a verb for striking, it suggests a lack of precision and a reliance on raw force, often resulting in damage or breakage. In a critical sense, it implies a harsh, one-sided attack rather than a balanced critique. As a noun, the word shifts between high-energy social contexts and physical collisions. The use of the term to describe an attempt, as in having a bash at something, is typically informal and suggests a trial-and-error approach where the outcome is uncertain.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To strike something hard and violently.

"He bashed the door open with his shoulder."

Transitive Verb
[~ someone]

To criticize someone or something severely and publicly.

"The critics bashed the new movie for its predictable plot."

Noun

A large, noisy party or social celebration.

"We are throwing a big bash to celebrate her graduation."

Noun

A hard, violent blow or strike.

"The car took a nasty bash in the fender during the accident."

Intransitive Verb
[~ something]

To move or push something in a clumsy or forceful manner.

"She bashed her way through the thick underbrush."

Noun

A determined attempt to achieve something.

"I decided to have a bash at fixing the leaky faucet myself."

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