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BASHING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BASHING?

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Bashing as a Noun
Definitions of "Bashing" as a noun
Synonyms of "Bashing" as a noun (30 Words)
Usage Examples of "Bashing" as a noun

The synonyms of “Bashing” are: violence, assault, mugging, tirade, diatribe, invective, denunciation, rant, polemic, broadside, harangue, railing, condemnation, brickbat, brickbats, flak, criticism, attack, censure, lecture, berating, admonishment, admonition, reprimand, rebuke, abuse, stream of abuse, battering, stricture, tongue-lashing

Bashing as a Noun

Definitions of "Bashing" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bashing” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Fierce criticism or opposition.
Violent physical assault.

Synonyms of "Bashing" as a noun (30 Words)

abuse	Improper or excessive use. Human rights abuses.
admonishment	A firm warning or reprimand. There was no need for admonishment* or angry words.*
admonition	A firm rebuke. He received numerous admonitions for his behaviour.
assault	The crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will. Troops began an assault* on the city.*
attack	The act of attacking. The north western suburbs came under attack* in the latest fighting.*
battering	A liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking. The film took a battering* from critics.*
berating	A severe rebuke. He deserved the berating* that the coach gave him.*
brickbat	A piece of brick used as a missile. He had received a blow with a brickbat.
brickbats	A fragment of brick used as a weapon.
broadside	The set of guns which can fire on each side of a warship. The ship was broadside* to the dock.*
censure	The formal expression of severe disapproval. Two MPs were singled out for censure.
condemnation	An expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable. There was strong international condemnation* of the attack.*
criticism	Disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings. He received a lot of criticism.
denunciation	The action of informing against someone. Denunciation of his reckless methods.
diatribe	Thunderous verbal attack. A diatribe* against consumerism.*
flak	A slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer. He has been getting flak* from certain quarters lately for pointing this out.*
harangue	A lengthy and aggressive speech. They were subjected to a ten minute harangue* by two border guards.*
invective	Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will. He let out a stream of invective.
lecture	A speech that is open to the public. The usual lecture* on table manners.*
mugging	A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of. He was the victim of a brutal mugging.
polemic	The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute. The history of science has become embroiled in religious polemics.
railing	Material for making rails or rails collectively. Wrought iron railings.
rant	A spell of ranting a tirade. His rants against organized religion.
rebuke	An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. He had to take the rebuke* with a smile on his face.*
reprimand	A formal expression of disapproval. The golfer received a reprimand* for a breach of rules.*
stream of abuse	Dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas.
stricture	Abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway. A colonic stricture.
tirade	A speech of violent denunciation. A tirade* of abuse.*
tongue-lashing	Rebuking a person harshly.
violence	A turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc. Violence erupted in protest marches.