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slap

verb

/slæp/

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

He slapped the table in anger.

slap on the wrist

smack, hit, strike, whack

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smack, hit, strike, whack

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smack, strike, hit, whack

caress, pat, stroke, touch gently

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caress, pat, stroke, touch gently

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caress, pat

slap hard, slap face, slap down, slap together, slap on the wrist

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slap hard, slap face, slap down, slap together

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slap face, slap hard, slap down, slap on the wrist

To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.

To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.

to perform a task or job; physical or mental effort

To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

to risk money or something valuable on the result of a future event

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain