Bash down
verb
To forcefully break, destroy or cause damage by hitting.
He was so angry that he began to bash down the door.

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Colloquial
verb
To crush or diminish someone or something forcefully or harshly.
His constant criticism started to bash down her self-esteem.

Often appears as...
- bash down self-esteem
- bash down confidence
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Idiomatic
verb
To forcefully break, destroy or cause damage by hitting.
He was so angry that he began to bash down the door.

Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To crush or diminish someone or something forcefully or harshly.
His constant criticism started to bash down her self-esteem.

Often appears as...
- bash down self-esteem
- bash down confidence
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2

Aggressive Action
It implies a violent or forceful action, usually driven by strong emotions.

He bashed down the barrier in his way.
Physical Impact
The phrase often refers to a physical attack on an object.

During the raid, they bashed down the gate.
Intensity
It suggests an intense effort to break or destroy something.

The team worked to bash down the walls of the old building.
Aggressive Action
It implies a violent or forceful action, usually driven by strong emotions.

He bashed down the barrier in his way.
Physical Impact
The phrase often refers to a physical attack on an object.

During the raid, they bashed down the gate.
Intensity
It suggests an intense effort to break or destroy something.

The team worked to bash down the walls of the old building.
Aggressive Action
It implies a violent or forceful action, usually driven by strong emotions.

He bashed down the barrier in his way.
Physical Impact
The phrase often refers to a physical attack on an object.

During the raid, they bashed down the gate.
Intensity
It suggests an intense effort to break or destroy something.

The team worked to bash down the walls of the old building.
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