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| slam [ slam ] |
verb (past and past participle slammed, present participle slam·ming, 3rd person present singular slams) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb close forcefully: to close something forcefully and noisily, or be closed in this way
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2. transitive and intransitive verb put something down violently: to put something down violently and noisily, or be put down in this way
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3. transitive and intransitive verb hit something violently: to hit something with sudden or violent force
  The waves slammed into the dock.
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4. transitive verb criticize somebody or something: to criticize somebody or something forcefully
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informal
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The press slammed the President's performance.
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5. transitive verb U.S. telecommunications change somebody's phone service: to change the telephone service provider of a customer without his or her consent or authorization
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informal
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noun (plural slams) |
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1. impact: a heavy, noisy, or violent blow or impact
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2. criticism: a forceful piece of criticism or critical remark
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| [Late 17th century. Origin ?] |
