Synonyms for slam

Synonyms for (noun) slam

Synonyms: dig, slam, shaft, shot, barb, jibe, gibe

Definition: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

Usage: his parting shot was `drop dead'; she threw shafts of sarcasm; she takes a dig at me every chance she gets

Similar words: input, remark, comment

Definition: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

Usage: from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account


Synonyms: slam

Definition: a forceful impact that makes a loud noise

Similar words: impact

Definition: the striking of one body against another


Synonyms: slam

Definition: the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects

Similar words: noise

Definition: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

Usage: he enjoyed the street noises; they heard indistinct noises of people talking; during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels


Synonyms: sweep, slam

Definition: winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

Similar words: triumph, victory

Definition: a successful ending of a struggle or contest

Usage: a narrow victory; the general always gets credit for his army's victory; clinched a victory; convincing victory; the agreement was a triumph for common sense


Synonyms for (verb) slam

Synonyms: slam, bang

Definition: strike violently

Usage: slam the ball

Similar words: hit

Definition: deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument

Usage: He hit her hard in the face


Synonyms: slam, flap down

Definition: throw violently

Usage: He slammed the book on the table

Similar words: throw

Definition: propel through the air

Usage: throw a frisbee


Synonyms: bang, slam

Definition: close violently

Usage: He slammed the door shut

Similar words: close, shut

Definition: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

Usage: Close the door; shut the window


Synonyms: slam, slam dance, mosh, thrash

Definition: dance the slam dance

Similar words: trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance

Definition: move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

Usage: My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio


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