
Smash up
Violent Action
Indicates a strong, possibly aggressive force used to destroy.
The protesters got angry and smashed up the storefronts.
Total Destruction
Implies that the item is damaged beyond repair, not just slightly broken.
After the hailstorm, the greenhouse was completely smashed up.
Emotional Response
Can suggest anger or frustration led to the action of destroying something.
In a fit of rage, he smashed up all the plates.
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