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Definition bashing in American English

bashing noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈbæʃɪŋ/
1

a violent physical attack on someone, especially because of the group they belong to

Example

Police were investigating a series of gay bashings (=attacks against gay people).

Synonyms and related words
attack assault onslaught
Example

They took a bashing from the press.

Example

another round of teacher-bashing

Synonyms and related words
criticism condemnation disapproval
Definition bashing in American English