Bust and Sock

Bust

Bust noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: delivered a bust to the boxer's chops

Sock and bust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sock" instead the word "Bust" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Sock

Sock noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: a wiseacre who deserves a good sock in the face
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Synonyms for Sock

Bust and sock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead the word "Sock" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: socket, socked, socking
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