Slam
(verb)
- Close (something) with a sharp, loud noise.
- Criticize severely.
Origin:
Late 16th century: probably imitative.
Examples:
- She slammed the door behind her.
- He slammed the book shut.
- The critics slammed the movie for its poor acting.
- She slammed him for his unethical behavior.
- The judge slammed the gavel to signal the end of the trial.