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smash

1 of 2verb
/smæʃ/
Forms:smashes,smashing,smashed,smashed
1

to forcibly break something into several pieces

C1transitive
  • Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, he decided to smash the keyboard in anger.
  • The children accidentally smashed the vase while playing indoors.
  • She smashed the glass on the emergency alarm to call for help.
  • The protesters smashed the barricades erected by the police during the demonstration.
  • Despite the warning, he still smashed the piggy bank to get the money inside.
Synonyms:
dash
2

to shatter into pieces

  • The glass vase fell to the floor and smashed into countless pieces.
  • He accidentally dropped the fragile electronic device, causing it to smash on impact.
  • The hammer struck the ceramic tile, causing it to smash into fragments.
  • In a fit of anger, he threw the plate to the ground, making it smash into pieces.
3

to hit or collide something with great force and intensity

transitive
  • The driver smashed his car into the barrier while trying to avoid a collision.
  • She accidentally smashed her friend's car into the garage door while attempting to park.
  • The reckless teenager smashed his parents' car into a telephone pole during the joyride.
  • The truck driver smashed his vehicle into the back of the stationary car at the traffic light.
  • The cyclist smashed his bike into the parked car, causing significant damage to both vehicles.
Synonyms:
nailboomblast
4

to thoroughly defeat, destroy, or thwart the efforts of something perceived as threatening or adversarial

transitive
  • The superhero team worked together to smash the villain's evil plot and save the city from destruction.
  • The cybersecurity team managed to smash the hacker's attempt to breach the company's network.
  • The community rallied together to smash the crime wave that had been terrorizing their streets.
  • The research team developed a vaccine to smash the spread of the deadly virus, saving countless lives.
  • The firefighters worked tirelessly to smash the raging inferno and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings.
5

to forcefully come into contact with an object or surface

  • The car lost control on the icy road and smashed into a tree.
  • The meteor smashed into the Earth's surface, creating a massive crater.
  • The wrecking ball smashed through the old building, demolishing it in seconds.
  • The storm surge smashed through the seawall, flooding the coastal town.
  • The heavy rain smashed against the windows, making it difficult to see outside.
6

to hit or strike a ball forcefully and with great speed with the intention of scoring a point or winning a game

transitive
  • In tennis, players often smash the ball with a powerful overhead shot to score a point.
  • With a swift motion, the badminton player smashed the shuttlecock over the net for a powerful winner.
  • The volleyball player leaped into the air and smashed the ball with force, sending it crashing onto the opponent's side of the court.
  • In a decisive move, the table tennis player smashed the ball past their opponent's defense, scoring a point.
  • With a powerful swing, the racquetball player smashed the ball into the front wall, making it impossible for their opponent to return.
7

to completely destroy or bring to an abrupt end

transitive
  • The unexpected news of the company's bankruptcy smashed their hopes of a stable future.
  • His reckless behavior smashed any chance of reconciliation with his estranged family.
  • The scandalous revelation about the politician's misconduct smashed his reputation beyond repair.
  • The failed experiment smashed their dreams of a groundbreaking scientific discovery.
  • The unexpected illness smashed her aspirations of completing the marathon.
Synonyms:
crush
8

to achieve a decisive victory or triumph over someone or something

transitive
  • The team smashed their opponents in the championship game, winning by a landslide.
  • The underdog candidate smashed the incumbent in the election, winning by a wide margin.
  • The top-ranked tennis player smashed her opponent in straight sets.
  • The defending champions smashed their rivals in the final match of the tournament, securing their title.
  • The innovative startup smashed the competition with its revolutionary product, dominating the market.
9

(of a business) to experience financial collapse or failure

  • After the economic downturn, the small bakery smashed, unable to keep up with its expenses.
  • The startup company invested heavily in new technology but ultimately smashed due to lack of market demand.
  • The retail chain had been struggling for years before finally smashing, closing all of its stores.
  • The construction firm smashed when it lost a major contract, leading to layoffs and financial instability.
  • Despite initial success, the restaurant smashed when it couldn't recover from a series of bad reviews.
Synonyms:
ruinbankruptbreak
10

to have sexual intercourse, often used casually or graphically

  • She said she would totally smash.
  • He bragged about wanting to smash after the party.
  • They smashed after a few drinks and regretted it the next day.
  • I can't believe he asked if I wanted to smash so bluntly.
  • People sometimes use "smash" jokingly, not always seriously.