Pronunciation: /slæm/
noun a harsh or critical comment or review
A1 The door made a loud slam when it closed.
A2 She won the poetry slam competition with her powerful performance.
B1 The slam of the gavel signaled the end of the court session.
B2 The book received a lot of praise for its slam on political corruption.
C1 The critic's harsh slam of the new movie caused controversy among film enthusiasts.
C2 The musician's latest album is a slam in both sales and critical acclaim.
verb to criticize harshly
A1 She slammed the door in anger.
A2 He slammed the book shut and walked away.
B1 The judge slammed the gavel down to signal the end of the trial.
B2 The critic slammed the movie for its lack of originality.
C1 The politician slammed his opponent's policies during the debate.
C2 The journalist slammed the company for its unethical business practices.
formal The judge slammed the gavel down to signal the end of the trial.
informal She slammed the door in frustration after the argument.
slang I heard he got slammed with a hefty fine for speeding.
figurative The criticism from her peers felt like a slam to her confidence.
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