smash
Translation
to break violently, to hit hard, to collide, to defeat decisively
Examples
He smashed the window with a brick.
He smashed the window with a brick.
The car smashed into the wall.
The car smashed into the wall.
She smashed her opponent in the final.
She smashed her opponent in the final.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to break (sth.) violently He smashed the window with a brick.
((into sth.)) to collide with (sth.) The car smashed into the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: break, shatter, crash, destroy
Etymology
Likely of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of a violent break.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound 'SMASH!' when something breaks into pieces.