Bust and Slam

Bust

Bust noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: delivered a bust to the boxer's chops

Slam and bust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slam" instead the word "Bust" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Slam

Slam verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: she slammed the ball deep into center field

Bust and slam are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead the word "Slam" as a verb or a noun.

Common collocations

party bust party slam party
man bust man slam man
gang bust gang slam gang
house bust house slam house
Other words: time, way, head, villain.
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