slammed

[slæmd]

slammed Definition

• 1. to shut with force and noise
• 2. to criticize harshly
• 3. to hit or strike with great force

Using slammed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slammed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He slammed the door shut and left the room.

• Example

  The movie was slammed by critics for its poor plot.

• Example

  The car slammed into the wall at full speed.

slammed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slammed

• bang
• smack
• criticize
• condemn
• bash

Antonyms for slammed

• open
• praise

Phrases with slammed

• slam dunk

  a forceful, dramatic move in basketball where a player jumps and forcefully puts the ball through the hoop

  Example

  Michael Jordan's slam dunk is one of the most iconic moments in basketball history.

• slam on the brakes

  to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle

  Example

  The driver had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

• slam the phone down

  to end a phone call abruptly and rudely

  Example

  She was so angry that she slammed the phone down on me.

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Summary: slammed in Brief

The verb 'slammed' [slæmd] has three main meanings: to shut with force and noise, to criticize harshly, and to hit or strike with great force. It can be used in phrases like 'slam dunk,' which refers to a forceful basketball move, or 'slam on the brakes,' which means to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle. 'Slammed' can also be used informally to mean 'trash' or 'bash.'