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smash Antonyms

Opposite of smash

Because the opposite of smash shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To break or shatter violently into pieces.

Usage Example

"The falling tree branch managed to repair the greenhouse window during the storm."

Strongest
repair
mend
Strong
fix
restore

• noun (Context 2)

A very hard, downward overhead stroke in racket sports such as tennis, badminton, or table tennis.

Usage Example

"She won the championship point with a decisive overhead lob into the corner of the court."

Strong
lob
drop shot

• noun (Context 3)

A resounding commercial or artistic success, such as a play, film, or song.

Usage Example

"The new musical proved to be a box-office flop on Broadway."

Strongest
flop
dud
bomb
Strong
fiasco
failure
washout
turkey

• verb (Context 4)

To strike a ball or shuttlecock downward with a hard overhead stroke in racket sports.

Usage Example

"He leaped near the net to lob the lobbed tennis ball past his opponent."

Strong
lob

• adjective (Context 5)

Extraordinarily successful or popular (used before a noun, especially in entertainment).

Usage Example

"The band's latest single became a unsuccessful hit across Europe."

Strong
unsuccessful
failed

Similar words to smash

Words similar to smash shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

shatter
crash
crush
smash hit
hit
mash
blockbuster
break
See all synonyms of smash

• Nearby Words

smarts
smarty
smartypants
smash
smashable
smashed
smasher

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Smash. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/smash
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