Clap and Shut

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Clap

Clap verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
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Antonyms for Clap
Shut and clap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shut" instead a verb "Clap".
Nearby Words: clapped, clapper, clapping

Shut

Shut verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.
Usage example: please shut the door when you leave
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Clap and shut are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clap" instead a verb "Shut".
Nearby Words: shutdown, shutting

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Common collocations

time clap time shut time
way clap way shut way
face clap face shut face
eyes clap eyes shut eyes
Other words: doors.

Both words in one sentence

  • Sarcastic Clapping As the senator rambles on, Antony gives a slow clap as a way of saying, "Fine, that's enough, you can shut up now." The few remaining politicians in Rome aren't suicidal enough to oppose the legislation anyway, so they all dutifully applaud when the legislation is passed "unanimously".
    Source: Sarcastic Clapping
  • Also, the antagonists' power doesn't work well around Hitomi - her optimism, fortunetelling skills and Atlantean Clap Your Hands If You Believe pendant are enough to trump the machine without her even thinking about it, and when she's close to Van, it's enough to shut it down completely.
    Source: Winds of Destiny, Change
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