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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.

Example Sentences

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

He slapped the table in anger.

Example Expressions

slap on the wrist

Synonyms

smack, hit, strike, whack
Entry 1
smack, hit, strike, whack
Entry 2
smack, strike, hit, whack

Antonyms

caress, pat, stroke, touch gently
Entry 1
caress, pat, stroke, touch gently
Entry 2
caress, pat

Collocations

slap hard, slap face, slap down, slap together, slap on the wrist
Entry 1
slap hard, slap face, slap down, slap together
Entry 2
slap face, slap hard, slap down, slap on the wrist

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