as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
He turned down another beer to avoid getting hammered.
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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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
The kitchen’s highlights include a large island, two dishwashers, a double oven, gas stovetop and a hammered copper farm sink.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The Knights hammered the Buffaloes as QB Ki Ellison had a handful of TDs by air and by ground.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
With hammered copper and a slick black finish, no one will guess that this tasteful decor cost less than $100.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
The kitchen’s highlights include a large island, two dishwashers, a double oven, gas stovetop and a hammered copper farm sink.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
Zacha hammered Harris’ feed past Lyon.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The Knights hammered the Buffaloes as QB Ki Ellison had a handful of TDs by air and by ground.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammered
Adjective
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Before going to bed, Nathan explicitly tells him not to let the completely drunk guests swim in the ocean.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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This game is beyond fall down drunk.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gilgeous-Alexander drew a foul on Durant, who was playing tight defense, on the Thunder’s final possession.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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That trip drew a complaint to the Secretary of State alleging lobbying, ethics and charitable solicitation violations.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The previous year, another Hall of Famer, Dave Winfield, smacked the series-winning double in the top of the 11th inning of Game 6 against the Braves at old Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Following the game, the third-year safety out of Alabama refused to shake Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and smacked the helmet of wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, leading to a brawl between the two teams.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The swing-first Toronto hitters have pounded the strike-first Seattle pitchers.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Heavy rain pounded an area from the Carolinas to Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon, bringing reports of coastal flooding and hundreds of flight delays.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Royal Dutch Medical Association scolded the psychiatrists, and prosecutors declined to act.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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In 2013, then-President Barack Obama penned a thank-you letter to federal employees for their service and scolded Congress for failing to approve a spending plan, without placing blame.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In one of the most harrowing scenes in the movie, a drunken Douglas Springsteen cajoles a young Bruce into a bedroom slapping game that begins to border on genuine physical abuse.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The jury convicted her of only drunken driving.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Though forged with simple materials, Luise Kaish’s canvas collages do indeed evoke a sense of wonder.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The signatories said that many elements of modern international law aimed at protecting human life were originally forged in response to the Holocaust.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Honda has slapped a £10,599 MSRP (US$14,180) for the CB1000F in the UK market.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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Branch slapped the helmeted head of Kansas City wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after Detroit’s 30-17 loss at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Hammered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammered. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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