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