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Definition slam in British English

slam verb

verb
/slæm/
1

to shut a door or a lid with great force so that it makes a loud noise, often because you are angry

Example

He ran from the room, slamming the door behind him.

Example

She slammed the door shut in his face.

Synonyms and related words
close off close up lock out
1.1

to close quickly with a loud noise

Example

The heavy gate slammed shut.

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare
1.2

to put, move, or hit something against or onto a surface with great force

Example

He slammed the groceries down on the table.

Example

She slammed the brakes on.

Synonyms and related words
put place position
1.3

to move against something with great force

Example

The bicycle slammed into a tree.

Synonyms and related words
hit crash collide
2

to criticize someone or something severely

Example

The film has been slammed by critics.

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage
Definition slam in British English