Meaning of the word slams in English

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slams

US /slæmz/
UK /slæmz/

Verb

1.

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

Example:
He slams the door shut every time he leaves.
The wind slams the window against the frame.
2.

criticize severely

Example:
The newspaper slams the government's new policy.
Critics slams the new movie for its weak plot.

Noun

a forceful and loud closing or impact

Example:
The door closed with a loud slam.
He heard the slam of the brakes as the car stopped suddenly.