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   Smash

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   verb

   • 1. violently break (something) into pieces: "the thief smashed a window to get into the car" Similar breakbreak to piecessmash to smithereensshattersplintercrackdisintegrateinformal:bustrare:shiver
   • ▪ be violently broken into pieces; shatter: "the glass ball smashed instantly on the pavement" Similar breakbreak to piecessmash to smithereensshattersplintercrackdisintegrateinformal:bustrare:shiver
   • ▪ violently knock down or crush inward: "soldiers smashed down doors" Similar crash intocollide withbe in collision withhitstrikeramsmack intoslam intobang intoplow intomeet head-onrun intodrive intobump intocrack into/againstdash againstimpact
   • ▪ crash and severely damage (a vehicle): "my Volvo's been smashed up" Similar crashwreckwrite offinformal:prangtotal
   • ▪ hit or attack (someone) very violently: "Donald smashed him over the head" Similar hitstrikethumppunchcuffsmackthwackinformal:whackbeltbashbiffbopcloutwallopswipesocklamcrownwhompdeckfloorstick one onsloshdotboffbustslugwhaledongquiltliterary:smiteswinge
   • ▪ easily or comprehensively beat (a record): "he smashed the course record"
   • ▪ completely defeat, destroy, or foil (something regarded as hostile or dangerous): "a deliberate attempt to smash the union movement" Similar destroywreckruinshatterdashcrushdevastatedemolishblastblightwipe outoverturntorpedoscotchburst someone's bubbleinformal:put the kibosh onbanjaxdo forblow a hole innixput paid toqueerscupperdisharchaic:bring to naught
   • 2. move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact: "their plane smashed into a mountainside"
   • ▪ (in sports) strike (the ball) or score (a goal, run, etc.) with great force: "he smashed that one into the bleachers for another two-run homer"
   • ▪ (in tennis, badminton, and similar sports) strike (the ball or shuttlecock) downward with a hard overhand stroke.

   noun

   • 1. an act or sound of something smashing: "he heard the smash of glass" Similar breakingshatteringcrashingcrash
   • ▪ a violent collision or impact between vehicles: British "a car smash" Similar crashmultiple crashcar crashcollisionmultiple collisionaccidentcar accidentroad accidenttraffic accidentbumproad traffic accidentRTAwreckinformal:pileupsmash-upprangshunt
   • ▪ a violent blow: "a forearm smash"
   • ▪ a stroke in tennis, badminton, and similar sports in which the ball is hit downward with a hard overhand volley.
   • 2. a very successful song, film, show, or performer. informal Similar great successsensationsellouttriumphsuccès fouinformal:hitsmash hitsuperhitwinnercrowd-pullerknockoutwowbiggie
   • 3. a mixture of liquors (typically brandy) with flavored water and ice.
   • 4. a bankruptcy or financial failure. informal, dated

   Word Origin early 18th century (as a noun): probably imitative, representing a blend of words such as smack, smite with bash, mash, etc.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSMASH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to cause something to move with great force against something hard, usually causing damage or injury: Several boats were smashed against the rocks during the storm. He tried to smash the door down to get to me. The car was travelling very fast when it smashed into the tree. He threatened to smash my face in if I didn't give him the money.

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   To smash something is to hit or throw it so hard that it breaks or is hurt. It's important to pay careful attention while you're driving so you don't smash into the car in front of you. A running child can smash into her friend and knock her down, and an angry chef can smash a plate by throwing it on the floor.

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   Smash definition, to break to pieces with violence and often with a crashing sound, as by striking, letting fall, or dashing against something; shatter: He smashed the vase against the wall. See more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › smashSMASH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to hit a hard object or surface with a lot of force, or to make something do this: The car skidded and smashed into a tree. He smashed the glass against the wall. smash verb (DESTROY) to destroy a political or criminal organization: attempts to smash a drug smuggling ring. Phrasal verbs. smash sth up. noun [ C ]

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › smash_1smash verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of smash verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   smash meaning, definition, what is smash: to break into pieces violently or noisil...: Learn more.

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › smashsmash - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 23, 2024 · smash ( countable and uncountable, plural smashes) The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.