1. shuts forcefully and loudly
Usage: third person singular present
2. strikes or hits with great force
Usage: third person singular present
3. criticizes harshly
Usage: third person singular present; informal

1. forceful shutting sounds or actions
Usage: plural
2. harsh criticisms
Usage: plural; informal

Examples

• She slams the door when she’s angry.
• The wind slams the shutters against the house.
• He slams his fist on the table in frustration.
• The critic slams the new movie in her review.
• The loud slams from upstairs woke everyone up.
• The politician faced multiple slams from the press.
• The car door slams shut automatically.
• The coach slams the team’s poor performance.