Meaning of the word bashed in English

What does bashed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bashed

US /bæʃt/
UK /bæʃt/

Verb

1.

to hit hard

Example:
He bashed his head on the low ceiling.
The waves bashed against the rocks.
2.

to criticize severely

Example:
The critics bashed the new movie.
He was bashed for his controversial comments.