noun Uncommon

bashing

BA-shihng

Bashing (noun) means a harsh physical or verbal attack. Example: “The report took a bashing from critics on both sides.”

noun

A harsh physical or verbal attack.

"The report took a bashing from critics on both sides."

How to use bashing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of hitting or harshly criticising something.

Common pairings

media bashing take a bashing

bashings plural

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What does “bashing” mean?

The word “bashing” means a harsh physical or verbal attack. In plain terms, the act of hitting or harshly criticising something.

How do you pronounce “bashing”?

“Bashing” is pronounced BA-shihng (/ˈbæʃɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bashing” in a sentence?

Here is “bashing” used in a sentence: “The report took a bashing from critics on both sides.”

What part of speech is “bashing”?

“Bashing” is a noun.

Is “bashing” a common word?

“Bashing” is an uncommon word in modern English.