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  • present participle of bash.
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bashing

[bash-ing] / ˈbæʃ ɪŋ /


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He hasn’t let up on the criticism since, often bashing the state and Newsom on social media.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

Masters champion Rory McIlroy's gameplan of bashing the driver as far as possible came unstuck late on in his round after more erratic tee-shots.

From BBC May 15, 2026

"We have heard a lot of European bashing in the last few days," Lagarde said at the closing session of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss Alps.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

His team is languishing until Sonny gets behind the wheel and Robert Plant starts wailing and John Bonham begins bashing.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 18, 2025

And if anyone catches you bashing those flowers there'll be trouble, as well.'

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

The only material thing I really wanted was a new hat, for yester morning's milk and subsequent bashings and bruisings had ruined my old one.

From The Yeoman Adventurer by George W. Gough




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