slap Antonyms

Meaning of slap

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slap (n)

a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

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slap (v)

hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

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slap (r)

directly

Webster

slap (n.)

A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with something broad.

With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly.

Webster

slap (v. t.)

To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.

slap Sentence Examples

  1. She felt a sharp slap across her face, the sting lingering long after the hand had retreated.
  2. The coach gave the player a slap on the back in congratulations for scoring the winning goal.
  3. His words were like a slap in the face, leaving her feeling hurt and betrayed.
  4. The sound of the slap echoed through the room, silencing everyone present.
  5. The comedian's slapstick routine had the audience roaring with laughter.
  6. She couldn't resist the urge to give her brother a playful slap on the arm.
  7. The chef seasoned the steak with a slap of pepper before grilling it to perfection.
  8. The judge's ruling felt like a slap in the face to those seeking justice.
  9. He woke up with a startle, feeling the slap of cold water splashed on his face.
  10. The toddler giggled uncontrollably as he gave his toy a playful slap.

FAQs About the word slap

a blow from a flat object (as an open hand), the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand, hit with something flat, like a paddle or the op

hit, pound, clap, slam, knock, strike, whack, punch, clip, swipe

praise, hail, applaud, approve, compliment, commend, hail, applaud, commend, compliment

She felt a sharp slap across her face, the sting lingering long after the hand had retreated.

The coach gave the player a slap on the back in congratulations for scoring the winning goal.

His words were like a slap in the face, leaving her feeling hurt and betrayed.

The sound of the slap echoed through the room, silencing everyone present.