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bash vs bashing

Both 'bash' and 'bashing' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Bash' is a verb that means to strike forcefully, while 'bashing' is a noun form that refers to harsh criticism or verbal attack.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 826 views

bash

Correct. 'Bash' is a verb that means to strike forcefully.

Use 'bash' when referring to hitting or striking something forcefully.

Examples:

  • He bashed the door with his shoulder.
  • She bashed the drum with all her might.
  • I was leaving a highball bash in the girl's dorm.
  • My parents would use any excuse to throw a bash.
  • And she was disoriented from a bash in the head.
  • And she was disoriented from a bash in the head.
  • Don't bash my head, please.
  • We should just bash her head in.
  • The morning after a big bash can be exciting... or surprising.
  • It's my annual pre-Christmas bash for glorious misfits.
  • That bash, the one you promised to throw for Elizabeth Bligh...
  • With my mother successfully neutralized, my make-out bash was a go.
  • Me going to Patrick's bash.
  • We threw Brian a birthday bash.
  • It's a big bash someone's having.
  • Valentine's bash at the bulge tonight.
  • There's a bash at Sandy Shores.
  • Camille lost the venue for her big Halloween bash tomorrow night.
  • Tonight, I am throwing Ben his dream birthday party, a roller skating bash with an early '90s theme.
  • If Todd found out I bought the ladyfingers for my birthday bash here in Bluebell...
  • He wanted me to arrange a retirement bash for Arnie Walters.
  • It's just that our annual Christmas bash is right around the corner.

Alternatives:

  • hit
  • strike
  • pound

bashing

Correct. 'Bashing' is a noun form that refers to harsh criticism or verbal attack.

Use 'bashing' when talking about severe criticism or verbal attacks towards someone or something.

Examples:

  • The politician faced a lot of bashing from the media.
  • The company received a lot of bashing for its unethical practices.
  • Made an arrest on that bashing.
  • The brutal bashing of Henry Junig has forced me to re-evaluate what I am doing.
  • Heavily armored skull and tail made for bashing and crushing!
  • Not abuse those by bashing up citizens
  • Okay, a little light bashing to ease the blow.
  • While those gangs have been bashing and brawling, decent folks stay away.
  • Your music is so loud, you're bashing your brains in.
  • Barbara Yates bashing us all over the airwaves.
  • He did time for bashing a girl's face in.
  • Stunningly horridious ego desperately seeks a good bashing.
  • Lyla, we are not bashing Delia tonight.
  • You probably didn't get much vicar bashing in Shropshire.
  • I don't need anybody else bashing in your heads.
  • Detroit bashing and people who make excuses for being late.
  • So, beheading... or rebar bashing.
  • There's more at stake than bashing dinosaurs.
  • Greece deserves credit and support, not 'bashing'.
  • No more head bashing for a while.
  • Stunningly horridious ego desperately seeks a good bashing.
  • No, I like Sloan bashing.

Alternatives:

  • criticism
  • attack
  • censure

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