slams
Translation
loud bangs, harsh criticisms
Examples
We heard a series of slams from next door.
We heard a series of slams from next door.
The policy received slams from all sides.
The policy received slams from all sides.
Grammar Patterns
a series of ((slams)) a sequence of loud bangs We heard a series of slams from next door.
to receive ((slams)) to be harshly criticized The policy received slams from all sides.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bangs, crashes, criticisms
Etymology
Plural of 'slam', which is of onomatopoeic origin.
Memory Tips
Think of multiple doors slamming one after another, making many 'slams'.