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Meaning of the word slam in English

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slam

US /slæm/
UK /slæm/
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Verb

1.

shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly

Example:
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She slammed the door shut behind her.
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He heard the car door slam.
Synonym:
bangthumpclattercrashsmash
2.

put (something) down with great force

Example:
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He slammed the book on the table.
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She slammed her fist on the desk in frustration.
Synonym:
throwflinghurldashsmash
3.

criticize severely

Example:
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The critics slammed the new movie.
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The report slammed the government's handling of the crisis.
Synonym:
criticizecondemndenouncelambastecensure

Noun

1.

a forceful and loud closing or impact

Example:
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The door closed with a slam.
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He heard the slam of the phone as she hung up.
Synonym:
bangthumpclattercrashsmash
2.

a poetry competition in which participants read their own work and are judged by members of the audience

Example:
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She won the local poetry slam last night.
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He performed a powerful piece at the open mic slam.
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