The term 'slam' can refer to a variety of different actions, as evidenced by the crossword solutions. To 'CLOSE' (5 letters) is to SHUT something, while to 'CRASH' (5 letters) is to make a loud noise or to cause a collision. To 'BLAST' (5 letters) is to make a loud noise, and to 'STRIKE' (6 letters) is to hit something with force. To 'DIS' (3 letters) is to show disrespect, and to 'PAN' (3 letters) is to criticize harshly. To 'BANG' (4 letters) is to make a loud noise, and to 'BASH' (4 letters) is to hit something with force. To 'SHUT' (4 letters) is to CLOSE something, and to 'DERIDE' (6 letters) is to mock or ridicule. To 'harshcriticism' (14 letters) is to criticize someone severely, and to 'greatbridgehand' (15 letters) is to have an exceptionally strong hand in the card game bridge.