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   smash

   /smaʃ/

   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 inwards: "soldiers smashed down doors" Similar crash intocollide withbe in collision withhitstrikeramsmack intoslam intobang intoplough 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
   • ▪ (of a business) go bankrupt; fail financially: informal, dated "a firm that had smashed for so tremendous an amount"
   • 2. move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact: "their plane smashed into a mountainside"
   • ▪ (in sport) strike (the ball) or score (a goal, run, etc.) with great force: "he smashed home the Tranmere winner"
   • ▪ (in tennis, badminton, and similar sports) strike (the ball or shuttlecock) downwards with a hard overarm volley.

   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:pile-upsmash-upprangshunt
   • ▪ a violent blow: "a forearm smash"
   • ▪ a stroke in tennis, badminton, and similar sports in which the ball or shuttlecock is hit downwards with a hard overarm volley.
   • 2. a very successful song, film, show, or performer: informal "a box office smash" Similar great successsensationsell-outtriumphsuccès fouinformal:hitsmash hitsuperhitwinnercrowd-pullerknockoutwowbiggie
   • 3. a mixture of spirits (typically brandy) with flavoured water and ice.
   • 4. a bankruptcy or financial failure. informal, dated

   adverb

   • 1. with a sudden, violent shattering: "they were together for an instant, and then smash it was all gone"

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

   Scrabble Points: 10

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

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   SMASH definition: 1. to cause something to break noisily into a lot of small pieces: 2. to cause something to move…. Learn more.

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   smash: [noun] a smashing blow or attack. a hard overhand stroke (as in tennis or badminton).

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › smashSMASH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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. See examples of SMASH used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSMASH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   17 meanings: 1. to break into pieces violently and usually noisily 2. to throw or crash (against) vigorously, causing.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsmash verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Synonyms crash crash slam collide smash wreck These are all words that can be used when something, especially a vehicle, hits something else very hard and is damaged or destroyed. crash to hit an object or another vehicle, causing damage; to make a vehicle do this:. I was terrified that the plane would crash. slam (something) into/ against somebody/ something to crash into something with a lot ...

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › smashSmash - definition of smash by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To move and strike or collide suddenly, noisily, and violently: The car smashed into a tree.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › smashSmash - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSMASH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SMASH definition: 1. to break into a lot of pieces with a loud noise, or to make something break into a lot of pieces…. Learn more.

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    hit very hard; 2 [intransitive, transitive] to move with a lot of force against something solid; to make something do this + adv./prep. the sound of waves smashing against the rocks The car smashed into a tree. smash something + adv./prep. Mark smashed his fist down on the desk. Thesaurus crash. slam; collide; smash; wreck; These are all words that can be used when something, especially a ...

11. www.yourdictionary.com › smashSmash Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Smash definition: To crush or destroy completely. To hit (a tennis ball, badminton bird, etc.) with a hard overhand stroke.