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slam down

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slam someone or something down

to drive or strike someone or something downward. The wrestler slammed his opponent down hard. He slammed down his opponent and injured him.

See also: down, slam

slam something down (on something)

 and slam something down (onto something)

to bang something down onto something. She slammed her fist down on the table in anger. Karen slammed down her fist onto the table.

See also: down, slam

slam down

v.

To put something down forcefully so as to produce a loud noise: I got angry and slammed down the phone. The teacher slammed a book down to get the students' attention.

See also: down, slam