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as in to smack
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
she was so mad that she wanted to slap him right across the face
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2
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
tired of jokes that slap people of faith
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1
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
doctors used to give newborns a light slap to get them to start breathing
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
that comment is a slap to anyone who has ever served in the military
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Recent Examples of slap
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The woman tried to free her hands, and the man slapped her,according to prosecutors.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2025
Pressure from community leaders could lead city prosecutors to pursue charges against a man whose slap appeared to incite the July 26 brawl.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Instead, Ted slaps him in the face, twice.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The woman tried to free her hands, and the man slapped her,according to prosecutors.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Police have not released the Tchervinski's name, but sources confirmed to The Enquirer that Tchervinski delivered a slap that appeared to escalate a verbal confrontation into a brawl.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2025
Pressure from community leaders could lead city prosecutors to pursue charges against a man whose slap appeared to incite the July 26 brawl.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slap
Verb
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The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pinch-hitters Agustín Ramírez and Eric Wagaman then smacked consecutive RBI singles to deliver the Marlins their first lead of the series.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some drivers also insult and demean people with disabilities or refuse reasonable requests such as letting passengers with mobility impairments sit in the front seat.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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These summaries read like a bad high school essay and insult your audience's intelligence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 1987 stock market crash was a further blow to the small company and an additional strain on its finances.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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And the latest in the long line of big-name boxers to come to blows will be Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford who fight against one another on Saturday.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others were offended by the variety of items in the dish.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Of community referrals, 81% did not offend at all.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bass-heavy tracks carry plenty of thump while vocals still sound crisp, and the companion app gives you real control over the EQ.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the thump, thump, thumping of her brother’s hands pounding a heavy bag.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Contempt often hides within sarcasm or ridicule.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Like Bong, Park has a very deadpan way with sarcasm, and the opening sequence is simply dripping with it: paper company safety executive You Man-su (Lee) is celebrating his wife’s birthday by barbecuing rare, delicious eel steaks, a gift from work to mark 25 years of service.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After McNeil refused to get out of his car, Bowers smashed the driver’s side window, punched McNeil in the head and pulled him out of the SUV.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the biggest red flag comes in the first episode when Laura sees Cherry punch a guy on the street shortly after their first family dinner in London.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Slap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slap. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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