smash (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /smæʃ/

Definition

To break something violently into many pieces, or to hit something with great force.

Examples

• The vase fell off the shelf and smashed on the tile floor.

• He smashed the ball over the net with an incredible serve.

• Protesters smashed windows during the demonstration.

How to Use smash

smash into (prepositional phrase)

To collide violently with something. — "The truck smashed into the guardrail."

smash up (phrasal verb)

To damage something badly by breaking it. — "They smashed up the furniture in the abandoned house."

smash down (phrasal verb)

To break something by hitting it downwards with force. — "The police had to smash down the door to enter."

Synonyms of smash

Words with a similar meaning to smash:

• break
• shatter
• demolish
• pulverize

Antonyms of smash

Words with the opposite meaning to smash:

• mend
• fix

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