English dictionary
smash
/sm/&//S/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a vigorous blow
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a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
Synonyms smash-upSource: WordNet 3.0
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a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
Synonyms overheadSource: WordNet 3.0
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the act of colliding with something
ExamplesThe fullback's smash into the defensive line.
Synonyms crashSource: WordNet 3.0
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a conspicuous success
ExamplesThat new Broadway show is a real smasher.
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A breaking or dashing to pieces; utter destruction; wreck.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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with a loud crash
ExamplesThe car went smash through the fence.
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verb
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hit hard
ExamplesHe smashed a 3-run homer.
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break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
ExamplesSmash a plate.
Synonyms dashSource: WordNet 3.0
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reduce to bankruptcy
ExamplesThe slump in the financial markets smashed him.
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hit violently
ExamplesShe smashed her car against the guard rail.
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humiliate or depress completely
ExamplesThe death of her son smashed her.
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damage or destroy as if by violence
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hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
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collide or strike violently and suddenly
ExamplesThe motorcycle smashed into the guard rail.
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overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
ExamplesThe police smashed the drug ring after they were tipped off.
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break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
ExamplesThe window smashed.
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To break in pieces by violence; to dash to pieces; to crush.
Source: webster1913
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To break up, or to pieces suddenly, as the result of collision or pressure.
Source: webster1913
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To hit (the ball) from above the level of the net with a very hard overhand stroke.
Source: webster1913