English · Phrasal verb Attested

bash in

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To break or dent badly by hitting violently.

Where it’s used: Used American English

We got home to find that someone had bashed in the door.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To injure (someone) with violent blows.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bash in” mean?

To break or dent badly by hitting violently.

Is “bash in” formal or informal?

bash in is generally informal.

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