HAMMERED Synonyms: 331 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈha-mərd

Definition of hammered

slang

as in drunk

being under the influence of alcohol He turned down another beer to avoid getting hammered.

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hammered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of hammer

as in drew

to shape with a hammer medieval artisans hammered brass into various bowls and trays, which they then embossed with elaborate designs

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as in smacked

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner hammer a nail hammered the ball for a home run

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as in pounded

to strike repeatedly tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail

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as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings the critics have long been hammering the stage actress for resorting to the same mixed bag of mannerisms over and over

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Recent Examples of hammered

Adjective

There is more to music than that which can be played on the hammered dulcimer. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026 This set includes two, 32-ounce glass Mason jars in a stunning rose color, complete with a subtle hammered texture. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025

Verb

Democrats have hammered on meat as well, but mainly just as one of the staples that cost more under Trump, squeezing voters’ pocketbooks. — Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Democrats have hammered on meat as well, but mainly just as one of the staples that cost more under Trump, squeezing voters' pocketbooks. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammered

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammered

Adjective

Trump alleged that Maher was drunk and had a drink in hand while touring the White House.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Matis was drunk during the crash, with a blood sample almost four times over the legal alcohol limit.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of drunk

Verb

Owners Atlanta Dream The scheduling dispute also drew attention beyond the league, with prominent figures weighing in on the unusual Thursday afternoon tipoff.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
The first plan, which would have cut up to 18 English learner teachers and affected at least two dozen schools, drew backlash.

— Beret Leone, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of drew

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Kyiv has pounded Russian refineries this year in an effort to cut the revenue the Kremlin collects from energy exports and curtail Moscow's ability to wage war.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
The Pistons pounded the inside and scored 24 second-chance points.

— Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of pounded

Verb

For example, just recently, Musk publicly scolded the CEO of Delta in a scorching post on X when the airline did not partner with Starlink to provide Wi-Fi on Delta flights.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
But leaders seeking to encourage tourism scolded residents who warned of the danger on social media.

— Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of scolded

Verb

During the ’50s, Zeno forged a connection with André Breton, a cofounder of Surrealism, and exhibited alongside the movement’s adherents in Europe.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Concurrently with these board appointments, NFMLA has forged a new collaboration with the Sharjah Intl.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of forged

Verb

Public support among Americans has plummeted, and partners in Europe and elsewhere have slapped sanctions on Israel.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
According to an affidavit for an arrest warrant, Gilder also attempted to leave with a ring, which was slapped out of his possession and recovered at the scene of the robbery.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026