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slam

slam

34 6.3
An insulting remark meant to hurt someone
  • noun
  • /slæm/
  • Offensive
translation icon : insulto
  • His humorous, yet witheringly biting slams against the Left and Political Correctness are a joy to behold!

So a lot of slams on on on Elon here.

Examples

  • $4 billion to the industry, it is the worst slam in the face for the consumer.

    Blog text (23)
  • It was the classiest yet pettiest slams I've ever heard and I was completely there for it.

  • I'm pretty sure your little slam at the beginning is in reference to my previous post.

    Blog text (3)
  • In fact, Stephanie's after-school Christian youth group felt to me like one big slam.

    Academic text (2001)
  • I especially like his epic slams of those who think they have him cornered.

    Blog text (12)
  • The insult was described in Billboard magazine as "one of the biggest slams ever hurled by a performer at a concert host."

    Academic text (2013)
  • The critic's latest article included a harsh slam that targeted the author's skill.

  • Her comment was meant to be a playful slam, but it ended up offending him.

  • During the debate, he delivered a pointed slam at his opponent's previous statements.

Synonyms

shot
vsslam
  • Offensive
175 5.9

A short angry remark meant to hurt or criticize someone

is similar but often sounds harsher and more openly attacking
abuse
vsslam
  • Offensive
155 3.4

Rude or insulting words said to hurt someone

is usually a sharp single attack rather than general rude speech
dig
vsslam
  • Offensive
33 8.1

A short sarcastic remark that criticizes someone

is generally more openly aggressive and meant to hurt rather than amuse
bashing
vsslam
  • NSFW
32 4.4

Harsh repeated criticism of a person or their ideas

is normally a single insulting act rather than repeated heavy criticism
thrust
vsslam
31 6.7

A pointed remark meant to hurt or criticize

is more broadly insulting and aims to attack reputation as well as feelings
barb
vsslam
  • Offensive
14 6.4

A short sharp remark meant to hurt or criticize someone

is often more aggressive and aims for broader emotional damage
aspersion
vsslam
11 9.8

A remark that says bad things about someone to hurt their reputation

is more openly aggressive and usually attacks a person not just reputation
takedown
vsslam
  • Offensive
11 7.7

A sharp remark that humiliates someone in an argument

is more simply aimed to offend or criticize rather than to defeat
shaft
vsslam
  • Offensive
7 7.5

A sharp remark that criticizes someone in a not direct way

is usually more direct and openly aggressive rather than indirect criticism
cheap shot
vsslam
  • Informal
7 5.2

An unfair comment that attacks someone who cannot defend themselves

is harsher but not necessarily unfair or aimed at someone unable to respond
vilification
vsslam
  • Formal
6 8.4

Saying or writing very harsh and unfair things about someone to damage their reputation

is usually a single aggressive remark rather than a campaign of abuse
jibe
vsslam
  • Offensive
6 7.9

An insulting remark meant to hurt someone

is more aggressive and severe rather than primarily teasing or mocking
put-down
vsslam
  • Offensive
5 6.6

A remark that makes someone feel small or embarrassed

is harsher and more directly meant to wound or criticize someone
nasty comment
vsslam
  • Offensive
4 3.5

A rude remark that hurts or upsets someone

is more openly aggressive and aims to attack character rather than just offend
disparagement
vsslam
3 8.1

Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant

is more bluntly aggressive and intends to hurt rather than just disapprove
insulting remark
vsslam
  • Offensive
1 3.2

A rude comment meant to hurt someone or show no respect

is more aggressive and aims to hurt rather than only offend
brickbat
vsslam
  • Offensive
1 9.3

A sharp insulting remark about someone or their actions

is generally more aggressive and aims to wound rather than only criticize
slam on
vsslam
  • Informal
1 8.2

A strong attack in words on a person or group

is usually an aggressive single remark rather than a broad repeated attack
slam against
vsslam
  • Offensive
1 7.9

A strong criticism that attacks a person or idea

is typically more insulting and meant to hurt the target directly
catty remark
vsslam
  • Offensive
1 7.4

A mean comment that aims to hurt someone

is generally more aggressive and openly aimed to wound rather than just spite
caustic remark
vsslam
  • Offensive
1 7.2

A harshly critical comment that aims to hurt or mock someone

is more overtly aggressive and intends direct harm instead of only sarcasm
revilement
vsslam
  • Offensive
9.3

A set of harsh insulting words meant to hurt someone

is a single aggressive verbal attack rather than a prolonged abusive campaign
vitriolic remark
vsslam
  • Offensive
8.9

A very harsh and angry comment meant to hurt someone

is similar but can be less intensely bitter and slightly more general
derogation
vsslam
8.6

A comment or action that makes someone feel unimportant

is more directly insulting and aims to wound rather than merely belittle
sharp-edged comment
vsslam
  • Offensive
6.6

A remark that is harsh and meant to hurt someone's feelings

is more aggressively insulting and aims to attack the person directly
slagging comment
vsslam
  • Offensive
8.7

A rude remark that criticizes or insults someone

is often harsher and more intended to hurt rather than just criticize

Antonyms

342 1.6

A polite remark that praises someone or something

Idioms

slam-bang
  • Informal
8.6

In a sudden, loud, and forceful way

Compounds

slam dunk
  • Informal
30 3.0

An action or result that is sure to succeed

grand slam
  • Jargon
4 6.6

Winning every trick in one hand of bridge

3 3.4

A strong shot where a player jumps and puts the ball through the hoop with one or both hands

slam on
  • Informal
1 8.2

A strong attack in words on a person or group

slam against
  • Offensive
1 7.9

A strong criticism that attacks a person or idea

little slam
  • Jargon
8.9

A bridge contract that wins twelve of the thirteen tricks

4.1

A very loud forceful closing of a door or window

slam dance
  • Jargon
8.8

A style of dancing where people bump into each other on purpose, usually at punk shows

slam dancing
  • Informal
8.4

A style of dancing where people push and bump into each other to loud music

slam-bang
  • Informal
8.1

Full of sudden, loud action and fast movement

small slam
  • Jargon
9.2

A bridge result when players win all but one trick in a hand

How Insulting

slam
  • Offensive
34 6.3
insult
  • Offensive
313 1.3
put-down
  • Offensive
5 6.6
criticism
512 3.0

Surface Forms

slam singular
slams plural

Etymology

A spoken slam is like a 'hit' with words — people use the idea of striking to describe a sharp, insulting remark. So a slam is an angry or cutting comment meant to hurt or criticise someone.