trash

US /træʃ/

UK /træʃ/

1.

damage or destroy.

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my apartment's been totally trashed

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wreck ruin damage destroy deface mar spoil vandalize total

2.

criticize severely.

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trade associations trashed the legislation as deficient

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criticize lambast censure attack insult abuse condemn flay savage pan knock crucify hammer slam bash roast maul slate rubbish slag off bad-mouth pummel

1.

waste material; refuse.

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the subway entrance was blocked with trash

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waste refuse litter garbage debris junk dross detritus sweepings dregs remains rubbish crap

2.

a person or people regarded as being of very low social standing.

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clubs patronized by rock trash

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rabble scum vermin dregs good-for-nothings underclass untouchables canaille riff-raff

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trash can trash bag talk trash one man's trash is another man's treasure