Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bashing

verb
/ˈbæʃ.ɪŋ/
Definition
Bashing refers to the act of hitting something hard or attacking someone verbally in a harsh or aggressive manner.
Examples
  • He was bashing the piñata until it broke open.
  • The critics were bashing the movie for its poor script.
Meaning
To bash typically means to strike forcefully or to criticize someone or something severely.
Synonyms
  • hitting
  • beating
  • assaulting
  • criticizing