slam

/slˈæm/

/ˈsɫæm/

to slam

MAIN VERB

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise.

synonyms : bang

to forcefully shut or close a door, lid, or other object

synonyms : bang

2.1

(of a door, lid, or other object) to be closed or shut with force

throw violently

synonyms : flap down

dance the slam dance

synonyms : mosh

Slam

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

synonyms : barb

a contract bid in which the declarer aims to win all thirteen tricks, that is, to take all the remaining tricks after the opening lead

synonyms : sweep

a forceful impact that makes a loud noise

the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects

a poetry competition in which contestants recite their poems and the audience chooses the winner

Examples

1. He slammed the door with a loud bang.

2. He slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the other car.

3. He let the door slam behind him.

4. After the argument, he tore out of the room and slammed the door behind him.