1
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
he hasn't been the same ever since he received that bash on his head
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in attempt
chiefly British
an effort to do or accomplish something
while golf isn't my game, I had to give it a bash while at Saint Andrews in Scotland
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in party
a social gathering
I'm throwing a New Year's bash this year
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car bashed into the tree with glass-shattering force
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
you have to bash that door hard in order to get it open
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the angry child kept bashing her toy with a hammer until it broke
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
in all of talk radio no other host seems to enjoy bashing liberals as much as he does
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bash
Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The bash at Lucia Beach was packed from dance floor to the sea.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Hegseth echoed Trump in bashing Massie, who has often spoken out against the president's agenda, which has prompted the president to support Gallrein in an effort to oust Massie.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bash
Noun
Friends gathered for the last night of the low-key weekend bash dressed in animal onesies, with Harry and Meghan choosing penguins as a symbol of lifelong partnership.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The bash at Lucia Beach was packed from dance floor to the sea.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Verb
The two sides failed to reach an agreement, and Hegseth blacklisted Anthropic and bashed the company on social media.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Hegseth echoed Trump in bashing Massie, who has often spoken out against the president's agenda, which has prompted the president to support Gallrein in an effort to oust Massie.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bash
Noun
-
The digs at the pretensions of artists, channeled through Claire’s decision to make her death a public spectacle in order to secure some future fame, are less amusing here because the blows never seem to quite connect with their targets.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
-
Meanwhile, Ozel, in his first and only election as party leader, delivered a decisive blow to Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party in the 2024 municipal polls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Noun
-
On the second turn, my full-size tractor sank deep into the mud, and any attempt at freeing it merely dug it in deeper.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
-
As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
The article explores the 1991 United States Supreme Court case that involved the rights of new political parties following the death of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
-
In many cases, the more valuable contribution is the ability to step back, recognize where interests overlap, and help create outcomes that benefit more than one party.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
-
Private feelings bump into plans as compassionate Venus moves through your 12th House of Solitude and squares structured Saturn in your 9th House of Higher Learning.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
-
The sequence started in the first quarter when Wembanyama bumped into Holmgren, adding another physical chapter to the growing battle between the two young stars.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
After Addi Brown was hit by a pitch, Bree Martinelli struck a two-run double to center field, and Leah Rutherford closed out the scoring with an RBI on a squeeze bunt before Eustis was able to record an out.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
-
The power was once again on display as UCLA hit three home runs, cruising to a 9-1 run-rule win over UCF in the first game of the NCAA Super Regional at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles Friday night.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
Just outside the room, Hadley eagerly licked it up.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
-
Just outside the room, Hadley eagerly licked it up.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
The same man later attacked former Olympian Kim Glass in 2022, which prompted Lee to speak out.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
-
The officer who allegedly was attacked suffered minor injuries, Morton said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
Trading Mantha, for instance, would have been a slap in their faces.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
-
The Need For Improvement At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Cox is too solidly built to be a slap-and-run singles hitter.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bash. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
