bashing

[bash-ing] / ˈbæʃ ɪŋ /

NOUN

abuse against a group or individual based on identity or ideological beliefs

Synonyms

STRONG

assault attack beating censure charge hounding jumping strike torment

WEAK

beating up bias crime condemnation criticism denigration harassment hate crime offensive persecution

Antonyms

STRONG

retreat

Example Sentences

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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

Paramount declined to comment on the remarks by Hegseth, a former Fox News host who has a lot of experience in bashing the mainstream media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

When he’s not celebrating the candy, he’s often bashing its owner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

The Australian actor joked that his upbringing "on farms where we were bashing about in old cars" helped prepare him for the car chasing stunts.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

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

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