noun
basher
BA-shuh
Basher (noun) means a person who attacks, criticises, or physically strikes something or someone, often habitually. Example: “He's well known as a union basher in political circles.”
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A person who attacks, criticises, or physically strikes something or someone, often habitually.
"He's well known as a union basher in political circles."
"The gang was made up of car bashers looking for trouble."
How to use basher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who bashes (hits or harshly criticises) something, usually shown by what comes before it, like "union basher."
Common pairings
union basher
gay basher
basher of
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Word forms
- Plural
- bashers
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Etymology
From bash + the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for basher
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What does “basher” mean?
The word “basher” means a person who attacks, criticises, or physically strikes something or someone, often habitually. In plain terms, someone who bashes (hits or harshly criticises) something, usually shown by what comes before it, like "union basher.".
How do you pronounce “basher”?
“Basher” is pronounced BA-shuh (/ˈbæʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “basher” in a sentence?
Here is “basher” used in a sentence: “He's well known as a union basher in political circles.”
What part of speech is “basher”?
“Basher” is a noun.
