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smash
/smæʃ/
to break violently into pieces
He smashed the glass against the wall in anger.
He broke the glass violently by throwing it against the wall.
informal
to break something violently into many pieces
The car smashed into a tree during the storm.
The car violently collided with a tree during the storm.
Often used to describe sudden, forceful destruction.
informal
to defeat someone or something completely in a competition or conflict
Our team smashed the competition in the final match.
Our team completely defeated the other team in the final match.
Used in sports or competitive contexts to emphasize a decisive victory.
informal
to hit or strike something with great force
He smashed the ball out of the park.
He hit the ball with great force, sending it far away.
Common in sports like baseball or tennis.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'smash' for sudden, violent actions or decisive victories.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'smash' is expressive, overusing it can make writing sound too aggressive.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'smaschen' (to crush), possibly from Old Norse 'maska' (to crush).
Usage Notes
Can be used literally (breaking objects) or figuratively (defeating someone). Often implies sudden, forceful action.
Word Breakdown
smash
to break violently
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