Clap
Clap verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: clapped him on the back as a friendly gesture
Sledgehammer and clap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sledgehammer" instead a verb "Clap".
Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer verb - Beat with a sledgehammer.
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Clap and sledgehammer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clap" instead a verb "Sledgehammer".
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Sledgehammer and Clap. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/clap/sledgehammer
Clap & Sledgehammer. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/clap/sledgehammer>.
Sledgehammer or Clap. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/clap/sledgehammer.
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