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smash
This word conveys an image of explosive, sudden energy and irreversible destruction. It is far more violent than break or crack, suggesting a total loss of structural integrity through high-impact force. It often carries a sensory quality of loud noise and flying shards. In a cultural sense, the word shifts from physical destruction to overwhelming popularity. When a movie is a smash, it implies it has crushed the competition or broken records, mirroring the physical power of the verb in a metaphorical, positive way.
Countable when referring to a hit record or a specific act of breaking. Uncountable when referring to the general state of wreckage.
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To break something into many small pieces violently.
"He smashed the vase against the wall."
To collide with something else with great force.
"The car smashed into a tree."