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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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

"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

Their favorite games had to do with blasting off and zooming and bashing.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

bashing

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