Clobber and Mangle

Clobber

Clobber verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: he clobbered the ball, sending it in a high arc toward the back wall
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Synonyms for Clobber

Mangle and clobber are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mangle" instead a verb "Clobber".

Nearby Words: clobbered, clobbering

Mangle

Mangle verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.

Clobber and mangle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clobber" instead a verb "Mangle".

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

Common collocations

times clobber times mangle times
enemies clobber enemies mangle enemies
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