dashed
/dæʃt/
VERB
1. To move or travel quickly
To run rapidly, usually over a short distance, or move suddenly toward a particular destination.
1.1. Running or moving rapidly
To move quickly and suddenly, often with a burst of speed toward a place or person.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- She dashed across the street to catch the bus before it left.
- The dog dashed through the park, chasing after a squirrel.
Related Words
- bounded
- leaped
- trotted
- charged
- whizzed
1.2. Leaving or departing quickly
To leave a place suddenly or hurry away, often because of urgency or an unexpected event.
Synonyms
- bolted
- fled
- hurried
- rushed
- made tracks
- took off
- beat it
Antonyms
- stayed
- remained
- lingered
- loitered
- tarried
Examples
- He dashed out of the room when the phone rang.
- She dashed off before anyone could ask her a question.
Related Words
- escaped
- withdrew
- retreated
- departed
VERB
2. To strike or throw something forcefully
To cause something to hit a surface or another object violently, or to throw it with great force.
2.1. Striking or crashing against something
To hit or drive something forcefully against another object or surface, often causing damage.
Synonyms
Examples
- The waves dashed against the rocks.
- The boat was dashed against the shore by the powerful waves.
Related Words
- collided
- impacted
- shattered
- wrecked
2.2. Throwing or hurling forcefully
To throw or propel something violently toward a person, object, or surface.
Synonyms
Examples
- He dashed the book onto the table in frustration.
- The storm dashed branches against the windows.
Related Words
- propelled
- projected
- catapulted
- slung
VERB
3. To sprinkle or splatter something
To scatter or spread a liquid or another substance over a surface, usually in small amounts or irregular drops.
3.1. Scattering or splashing liquid
To splash, sprinkle, or scatter liquid over something, often producing scattered drops or splashes.
Synonyms
- splashed
- splattered
- spattered
- sprinkled
- sprayed
- squirted
- doused
- drenched
Examples
- The rain dashed against the windows.
- Water dashed across the pavement as the vehicle passed.
Related Words
- soaked
- saturated
- soused
- sloshed
VERB
4. To mix or adulterate something
To mix, reduce, or adulterate a substance by adding something of inferior quality.
4.1. Adulterating or diluting a substance
To mix a substance with an inferior or unwanted ingredient, thereby reducing its quality or purity.
Synonyms
- adulterated
- diluted
- watered down
- contaminated
- impregnated
Examples
- The original mixture was dashed with an inferior ingredient.
- The product was dashed with cheaper material to reduce its cost.
Related Words
- blended
- mixed
- combined
- modified
VERB
5. To ruin hopes, dreams, or expectations
To destroy or seriously damage someone's hopes, dreams, plans, or expectations.
5.1. Destroying hopes and dreams
To ruin or frustrate someone's hopes, ambitions, plans, or expectations.
Synonyms
- ruined
- destroyed
- shattered
- crushed
- wrecked
- foiled
- thwarted
- defeated
- undermined
Antonyms
- boosted
- encouraged
- inspired
- heartened
- uplifted
- assured
Examples
- The rain dashed their plans for a picnic in the park.
- She dashed her hopes of winning the race when she tripped and fell.
Related Words
- disappointed
- frustrated
- discouraged
- undid
VERB
6. To dishearten or sadden someone
To cause someone to feel discouraged, disappointed, unhappy, or emotionally distressed.
6.1. Causing sadness or disappointment
To make someone feel unhappy, discouraged, or emotionally upset.
Synonyms
- saddened
- disheartened
- discouraged
- dejected
- demoralized
- depressed
- dispirited
- distressed
- upset
- troubled
- afflicted
Antonyms
Examples
- The disappointing result dashed the team's spirits.
- The news dashed her enthusiasm for the project.
Related Words
- disappointed
- disquieted
- unnerved
- perturbed
VERB
7. To complete or write something hastily
To produce or finish something quickly, often using the expressions dash down or dash off.
7.1. Writing or completing something quickly
To write, compose, or finish something rapidly, often without spending much time on detail.
Synonyms
Examples
- He dashed off a quick email before heading into the meeting.
- She dashed down a few notes before leaving the room.
Related Words
VERB
8. To draw a quick line or mark
To make a quick drawing or written mark, often by moving a pen or pencil rapidly.
8.1. Making quick written marks
To jot or sketch something quickly with a brief movement of a writing or drawing instrument.
Synonyms
Examples
- She dashed a quick sketch of the building on the paper.
- He dashed a few lines in his notebook.
Related Words
- drew
- noted
- outlined
- drafted
ADJECTIVE
9. A line made up of short marks
A line composed of short strokes with small gaps between them.
9.1. A broken or segmented line
Describing a line formed by a series of short marks separated by small spaces.
Synonyms
- broken
- interrupted
- segmented
Antonyms
Examples
- The road was divided by a dashed white line.
- Follow the dashed outline when cutting out the shape.
Related Words
- dotted
- dotted-line
- marked
ADJECTIVE
10. Damned or strongly emphasized
An informal adjective meaning damned, often used to express annoyance, emphasis, or strong feeling.
10.1. Expressing annoyance or emphasis
Used before a noun to add emphasis or express irritation, frustration, or displeasure.
Synonyms
Examples
- That dashed machine has stopped working again.
- He could not find the dashed keys anywhere.
Related Words
- darn
- dratted
- doggone