Slam and Shoot down

Slam verb - To shove into a closed position with force and noise.

Shoot down and slam are semantically related in criticize topic. In some cases you can use "Shoot down" instead a verb "Slam", when it comes to topics like criticize very harshly.

Shoot down verb - To make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter.

Slam and shoot down are semantically related in attack topic. Sometimes you can use "Slam" instead a verb "Shoot down", if it concerns topics such as shame, embarrass, detract.