HAMMERED Synonyms: 331 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈha-mərd

Definition of hammered

slang

as in drunk

being under the influence of alcohol He turned down another beer to avoid getting hammered.

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hammered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of hammer

as in drew

to shape with a hammer medieval artisans hammered brass into various bowls and trays, which they then embossed with elaborate designs

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as in smacked

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner hammer a nail hammered the ball for a home run

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as in pounded

to strike repeatedly tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail

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as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings the critics have long been hammering the stage actress for resorting to the same mixed bag of mannerisms over and over

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Recent Examples of hammered

Adjective

There is more to music than that which can be played on the hammered dulcimer. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026 This set includes two, 32-ounce glass Mason jars in a stunning rose color, complete with a subtle hammered texture. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025

Verb

Elijah and Johnson especially hammered Mills during the debate. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 El-Sayed hammered both of those themes, rarely missing an opportunity to connect them. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammered

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Adjective

Habib, who joined the department in 2007, was responding to a 911 call at a Bronx catering hall in 2023 when a drunk and disorderly man resisted arrest, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
In 2014, the Glaswegian photographer Dougie Wallace released a collection of photographs of incredibly drunk stag-do and hen-do parties in Blackpool.

— George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of drunk

Verb

The Athletics took an early lead as Zack Gelof drew a first-inning walk, and Jonah Heim drew another to load the bases.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
But for other council members, the distinction speakers drew between synthetic and non-synthetic kratom products merited more information before making a final decision.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of drew

Verb

Taylor Trammell then smacked his first triple of the year off the brick wall in right field before Allen sent him home with the go-ahead run off Keaton Winn (2-3).

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
When Cunningham went up, Carrington jumped and smacked her in the face.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of smacked

Verb

Bluefin tuna crudo is gently pounded and spread with a Peruvian-leaning tomato tear, lemon threads and olive oil.

— David Hochman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Russia has relentlessly pounded civilian areas of Ukraine, even though Moscow insists its forces target only military facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of pounded

Verb

But Jakirovic has forged a side that embraces the underdog role, one that produces its best football when its back is against the wall.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
The entrepreneur came to the United States and forged his own path in business, growing from his first gas station venture to overseeing numerous locations across Florida and developing multimillion-dollar projects.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of forged

Verb

After making the grab, Allen celebrated briefly, then slapped hands with Delane.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency authorized to regulate event contract exchanges, slapped multiple states with lawsuits in response.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

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