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

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

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

That hasn’t stopped Brad Reese from championing the candy—or bashing the owner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Something beneath his rib cage strained and fluttered, bashing against the old walls around his heart.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

bashing

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