bashing
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4.4
- noun
- /ˈbæʃɪŋ/
- NSFW
:
ataque verbal
- Critics have accused the media of bashing celebrities without any regard for their privacy.
- Japan-bashing
- gay bashing
- immigrant bashing
Democrats, to the contrary, don't spend enough time bashing RedState policies.
- Democrats, to the contrary, don't spend enough time bashing RedState policies.
- And you do not win Fox viewers over by bashing Donald Trump.
- You can break the habit of constantly victimizing and bashing yourself.
- But we had Christie, by the way, that completely destroyed for bashing Donald Trump.
- So you just think, well, I mean, it makes for kind of like fun woke bashing viewing if you have that, let that sort of political leaning and you agree with that.
- I would point to three things that are huge challenges in the state of education in this union today, inequality, high stakes testing, and teacher bashing.
- And I said this is not white male bashing or anything, but do you know the message you are sending to a prospective faculty or student of color?
Examples
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Lower taxes, teacher bashing, public servant-bashing, no transit modernization, love of the billionaire boys' club.
Blog text (7) -
Thus, the Japanese American community has felt the strong impact and implications of "Japan bashing" upon it.
Academic text (1994) -
Mexico bashing is not gonna do a damn thing for you.
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The United States needs to address the questions of whether and how to challenge such bashing at government levels.
Academic text (2002) -
To the extent that they looked at foreign policy, they focused on missile defense, the rise of China and bashing the United Nations.
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In the United States, Japan bashing has become a major and much admired blood sport.
Academic text (1993) -
Why, is there a truth you and your GOP-bashing side would like to hear?
Blog text (4) -
Finally, to address the criticisms that initiated the most recent round of school bashing,
Academic text (1997) -
"The step from immigrant bashing to 'Buy American' campaigns and Japan bashing is not a large one," he argues.
Academic text (1994) -
As judge bashing and ABA bashing fuel Washington's increasingly contentious politics, Madeira's observation may prove to be cautionary.
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
596
4.6
Repeatedly annoying or frightening someone to upset them
548
3.2
Strong words that criticize someone or something
34
6.3
An insulting remark meant to hurt someone
27
9.5
Bitter, angry language that attacks people
23
8.5
A long angry attack in words against someone or something
9
4.8
Making unfair personal attacks to damage someone's reputation in politics
6
8.4
Saying or writing very harsh and unfair things about someone to damage their reputation
5
8.4
Unfair criticism that makes someone or their work seem bad
5
7.6
A strong angry talk that scolds someone for a mistake
4
4.2
Very strong negative comments that show disapproval
3
8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
3
8.1
Say rude or insulting things to make someone feel bad
3
6.7
Saying unpleasant things about someone who is not present
2
4.9
Using insulting words to hurt or shame someone instead of discussing the problem
1
9.0
Severe criticism or punishment using harsh words
1
6.3
A strong angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong
1
8.5
A harsh telling off given for a serious mistake
1
9.3
A sharp insulting remark about someone or their actions
1
6.0
Posting strong negative comments about someone online that hurt them
1
8.2
A strong attack in words on a person or group
1
7.9
A strong criticism that attacks a person or idea
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
Violent acts against LGBTQ+ people because of their sexuality or gender identity
How Harsh
- Literature
15
7.3
- NSFW
32
4.4
548
3.2
22
6.8
512
3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bashing also grew a second meaning from that same idea of hitting — people began to talk about being 'hit' by words, so a verbal bashing is when someone is attacked again and again with harsh criticism.